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CATERING SPECIALIST

UNM Hospital
Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026
Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

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Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Food and Nutrition - UH

FTE: 1.00

Full Time

Shift: Rotating

Position Summary:

Perform a variety of duties required for catering events; coordinate, set-up break down and clean up activities to include order supplies/equipment, deliver food, and maintain inventory; provide quality service to both internal and external customers. Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. No patient care assignment.

Detailed Responsibilities:

  • COORDINATE - Coordinate catering events to include delivery, set-up, break down and clean up; ensure attractive garnishing and food display; work in collaboration with cooks to coordinate catering food order
  • SCHEDULE - Review catering event schedules and prepare order requests for needed product and equipment; inspect catering event sites; ensure compliance with TJC and other regulatory agency requirements
  • INVENTORY - Maintain inventory of catering supplies to include dishes, serviceware and other related catering equipment and supplies
  • QUALITY - Adjusts client billing in accordance with actual services provided; ensure customer satisfaction by providing quality service
  • LIAISON - May serve as liaison for assigned area; respond and resolve inquiries and complaints
  • RELATED WORK - Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

Qualifications

Education:

Essential:

  • High School or GED Equivalent

Experience:

Essential:

1 year directly related experience

Nonessential:

No preferred experience

Credentials:

Essential:

  • Valid New Mexico Driver's License
  • UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit w/in 60 days

Physical Conditions:

Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Essential:

Working conditions:

  • Med Haz: Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materials
  • Subject to random alcohol and substance testing

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