Logistics Coordinator/Catering

About us

Sewanee Dining is a small business in FOOD_BEVERAGE_SERVICES in Sewanee, TN 37383. We are supportive, customer-centric and challenging.

Our work environment includes:

• Flexible working hours
• Safe work environment
• Growth opportunities
• Food provided
• Lively atmosphere

Position Overview

Primary Function: Under the supervision of the Catering Director and Assistant Catering Managers, the Catering Logistics Coordinator oversees the prepping, delivery, set-up, and breakdown of a banquet or event. They also will attend events and help oversee the function and utility of back of house and prep space, check on events as they occur, guide teams to ensure duties are fulfilled and client’s requests are met, maintain healthy communication between catering and kitchen staff, meanwhile fostering a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and employee morale in Sewanee Catering and Sewanee Dining Services.

Position Description
Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains constant contact with kitchen staff to ensure complete effective communication between food production and foodservice
• Ensures all functions are set and staff is prepared and organized before required time on event sheets
• Approaches all encounters with guests and colleagues in a friendly service-oriented manner
• Maintains communication with Catering Manager and clients on and off-site to ensure all expectations are met or exceeded
• Coordinates the delivery of requested services
• Inform Catering Manager immediately of any delays or unforeseen issues that may arise surrounding events
• Ensures proper setting of buffet tables and other food service tables
• Arranges for and ensures proper sequence of service for each event
• Supervises the clearing and post-event clean-up
• Maintains clean and orderly back areas, pre-event areas and storage areas
• Assures that all china, glassware, silverware, linen, etc. are returned to their proper location after each event
• Supervises the handling, storage, and security of all catering service equipment and décor
• Work with Executive Chef to ensure production sheet and food quantity and quality is met for events
• Work with Catering Manager and Assistant Catering Manager to ensure quality and accuracy of set-ups within all event sites is met
• Communicating between branches of Kitchen, Catering Management, and Catering Office regarding last-minute changes
• Ensuring pre-event prep work is carried out before the next shift
• Assisting the Assistant Catering Manager with events as directed
• Maintain fuel levels and see that vehicles are regularly serviced
• Follow traffic laws and drive in a safe manner to ensure the safety of the driver, others on the road, condition of the truck, and food.
• Supervising the cleaning, maintaining, and security of vehicles
• Comply with all departmental policies, rules, and regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Machines & Equipment Used: University issued Catering Vehicles, all equipment used in an institutional kitchen, proficient in using a computer in order to utilize Banner Self Service and Kronos time management systemsBudgetary Responsibility: NonePersonal Interaction/Communication: * Student Contact: This position will come in contact with students on a daily continual basis. This is one of the main focus points of this position which is to provide excellent customer service to the student population and clientele.

• Internal: This position will come in contact with multiple facets of internal clients within the University community.
• External: This position will come in contact with multiple facets of external clients of the University in a variety of operational settings.Attributes of a Successful Candidate

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Vocational or specialized training preferred
Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in industry or a related position. Minimum of two years of driving experience preferred

• Please submit your resume at:
• https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sewanee?keywords=catering

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Logistics Operations Occupations: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $15