Oregon State University-posted 26 days ago
$20 - $30/Yr
Full-time
Corvallis, OR
1,001-5,000 employees
Educational Services

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time, Food Service Coordinator position for University Housing and Dining Services at Oregon State University (OSU). This purpose of this position is to provide support to University Catering by coordinating the execution of customers' catering requests. The major duties include event service planning, execution of catered events per customer contracted orders, providing quality assurance of food products served, providing quality assurance of the standards of appearance for all catered food displays, health department compliance, and assist in employee training. This position serves as a member of team that plans and facilitates catering services by assisting in scheduling of staff, materials, trucks, and drivers for each catered event. This position assists in the coordination of completed food production traveling to catered events and communicates regularly and often with the production kitchen staff to ensure that food preparation is timed to coincide with each event. As part of the team, they will contribute ideas and take part in planning short- and long- term departmental goals. Assumes responsibility for the Catering Operation in the absence of catering management. This business operates almost 365 days a year, including nights and weekends so schedules can change weekly. UHDS recognizes the importance of learning both in and out of the classroom and supports the concept of education as an individual as well as a community experience. UHDS strives to provide students, faculty, staff, and guests with safe, economical, convenient, and comfortable living and dining options, and the department works to maintain the highest educational and service standards. UHDS houses over 4,800 students and offers a variety of living and dining options in 15 residence halls, three dining centers, 10-14 retail and coffee shop locations across campus, a market, and a limited number of family apartments. UHDS is an auxiliary enterprise which is funded solely by customers who use our services - we receive no State or General fund allocation. UHDS is committed to an appreciation for diversity, and fosters an open, respectful, and enjoyable living, learning and working environment. A personal and professional commitment to providing excellent customer service and creating inclusive environments is a core value of University Housing and Dining Services. This position is eligible for meal perquisites per the SEIU contract. This position will adhere to all OSU and UHDS policies and procedures.

  • Execute Daily Catering Orders
  • Lead Work
  • Customer Service
  • Administrative Work
  • Miscellaneous
  • Two years of experience in a large scale commercial, hospital, or institutional food service operation with responsibility for maintaining required production levels, preparing simple foods for volume dining, and providing knowledge of the materials and equipment used in a volume dining/food service facility.
  • Experience with safe food handling and sanitation processes, procedures, and regulations.
  • Effective professional oral and written communication skills; comfortable speaking in front of groups.
  • Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
  • Ability to work effectively and perform in stressful, high pressure and high-profile situations.
  • Leadership ability and effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to respond positively to changing work demands, as well as ability to work cooperatively with a variety of individuals.
  • Ability to understand and convey written and verbal directions/instructions, recipes, safety information, machine instructions and other communications.
  • The employee in this position will often be required to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and push and/or pull carts weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Requires a valid Food Handler's Permit within 30 days of employment. Must maintain certification throughout service with UHDS.
  • Requires a valid State of Oregon OLCC server permit within 30 days of employment. Must maintain certification throughout service with UHDS.
  • Pursuant to UHDS Policy, this position is required to maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) certification (if cognitively and physically able to do so) within 90 days of employment or when training becomes available by the department. Training is provided at department expense. Duty to act ends at summoning professional emergency assistance.
  • This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
  • This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
  • Experience working within university food service or a catering or banquet facility operation.
  • Experience with lead work and training employees.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, and an ability to learn new software.
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
  • Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
  • Retirement savings paid by the university.
  • A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
  • Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
  • Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
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