Catering Coordinator

Creative Dining Services is looking for a Catering Coordinator at the MSUFCU corporate buildings in East Lansing, MI. The Catering Coordinator will assist the management team with the operational tasks associated with scheduled catering events. Works professionally and cooperatively to ensure excellence in customer service, attractive food presentation, and supports sustainability and fiscal responsibility in accordance with company standards.

Schedule will vary and depends upon events. Flexible availability required. The majority of events are before 5pm. Occasional weekend and evening events.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of experience in food service or catering
• Strong organizational skills and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to be Professional and Friendly with catering customers
• Valid Driver's License and good driving record required
• Ability to multi-task, pivot to make changes at the last minute and be Creative!

We offer these fantastic benefits:

• Early access to pay, performance bonus opportunities, paid time off, and holiday pay
• Your choice of health insurance, including dental and vision, or a health savings account with a company match up to $1,500 for you and your family
• Medication discount programs, diabetes management program, company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) or Roth retirement plan with employer match (100% of the first 3% you contribute and 50% of the next 2%)
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family with free health, emotional, financial, and legal support
• Employee discounts
• Professional development, industry certifications, and tuition reimbursement program

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Is responsible for execution and supervision of assigned events.
• Review scheduled catering events and works with the Food Service Director and Executive Chef to determine logistical needs, performs inventories and submits requests for products and equipment to be ordered and schedules appropriately.
• Coordinates with the catering team and support departments to include building service staff, regarding the food and beverage expectations, delivery, set-up and break down of events, staffing, etc.
• Drives MSUFCU Fleet vehicle
• Assists Food Service Director with orientation, department cross-training and assigned corporate training for all catering employees.
• Ensures that appropriate sanitation, organization, and safety standards are met through the use of checklists, hands-on supervision, and follow-up.
• Assists with ordering food for events
• Maintains records and prepares reports for continuous improvement for catering events.
• Work with supervisors to ensure all catering equipment is properly returned to their correct place after each event. Ensures proper lock-up and vehicle procedures are followed
• Communicates with the Food Service Director and Executive Chef regarding any complaints, problems, or compliments from customers or staff

About Creative Dining Services

Creative Dining Services partners with college, universities, Fortune 100 companies, full-service senior living communities, conference centers and K-12 schools and camps to provide a different kind of hospitality and facility management services experience – one that’s fun, innovative, and focused on your community. Why? Because that’s how it should be.

Creative Dining Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran-Friendly!