University Events Catering Coordinator - Catering

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

9h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• One (1) year of previous related food service.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Complete Safe Driving training.

Nice To Haves

• Banquet experience
• Working knowledge of CaterTrax

Responsibilities

• Manage, oversee, and execute official UTMB catered events.
• 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 the 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED