University Events Catering Coordinator - Catering
UTMB Health
University Events Catering Coordinator - Catering
**Galveston, Texas, United States**
**New**
Clerical & Administrative Support
UTMB Health
Requisition # 2404186
**Minimum Qualifications:**
High school graduate or GED or equivalent years of education; and one previous related food service.
Must have a valid Texas driver's license and complete Safe Driving training.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Banquet experience
+ Working knowledge with CaterTrax
**Job Summary:**
Manages, plans, and executes all catered events through the Department of University Events. Provide quality service in the preparation, set-up, and clean-up of catered events in accordance with department standards. These events will occur on all four UTMB campuses. Coordinates with all event hosts and staff, non-UTMB contract employees, contract kitchen staff, and University Events management to provide services to multiple locations on different campuses within the UTMB Health System.
**Job Duties:**
+ Manage, oversee, and execute official UTMB catered events. Responsibilities include direct supervision of personnel and temp staff hired for each event. Oversee the planning and production of all said events.
+ Coordinates with the kitchen for timely pick-up and delivery to multiple locations utilizing available transportation.
+ Responsible for the coordination, ordering, and delivery of floor stocks and supplies for all UTMB campus Special Use Facilities and planned events.
+ Ensures all items are delivered as requested by a customer using problem-solving resolution with kitchen and temporary staffing.
+ Ensures proper food temperatures are maintained on all food items in accordance with department policy and notifies management if the equipment is not maintaining a proper temperature.
+ Demonstrates correct usage of utensils and portion control according to established procedure.
+ Ensures attractive garnishing and food display in accordance with department standards.
+ Actively practices principles learned including, but not limited to, the following topics: universal precautions, patient rights, fire safety, disaster preparedness, general safety, hazard communication, continuous process improvements, and HACCP. These are also taught to temporary staff and monitored as per UTMB standards.
+ Supervises temporary staff to provide set-up, service, and clean-up to multiple events in multiple locations.
+ Responsible for facility oversight with special events coordinating with departments of Police, Maintenance, and facility management.
+ Performs related duties as required.
**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:**
+ Ability to lead and motivate event teams and volunteers.
+ Proven experience and ability in managing multiple projects and strong attention to detail.
+ Ability to work independently and willingness to take initiative.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism and
+ competence in working with a variety of individuals including university executives and
+ administrators, deans, department chairmen, and external constituencies.
**Salary Range:**
Actual salary commensurate with experience.
**Work Schedule:**
Occasionally work evenings, weekends, and travel, when necessary.
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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