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The role involves some local travel to event locations and utilizes standard kitchen tools and equipment in a fast-paced catering environment. Responsibilities * Prepare and cook a variety of dishes ...

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Catering Sales Manager

Detroit, MI · On-site

$51K - $66K/yr

Coordinate Diverse Event Formats: Manage communication for all catering tiers, including pick-ups, deliveries with set-up, staffed events, and food truck requests. * Nurture Relationships: Maintain ...

Catering Sales Manager

Detroit, MI

$51K - $66K/yr

Coordinate Diverse Event Formats: Manage communication for all catering tiers, including pick-ups, deliveries with set-up, staffed events, and food truck requests. * Nurture Relationships: Maintain ...

Catering Coordinator

Livonia, MI · On-site

$14 - $16.75/hr

Breakdown all products retrieved from catered events * Maintain cleanliness of catering areas * Restock all catering supplies and makes note of any items that need to be ordered * Deliver and ...

Involved in catering events operations, including logistics, quality improvement, sanitation, and all facility-related activities.  * Works with the Chef in creating menus. * Trains catering ...

CATERING MANAGER

Portage, MI · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Involved in catering events operations, including logistics, quality improvement, sanitation, and all facility-related activities. * Works with the Chef in creating menus. * Trains catering ...

CATERING MANAGER

Portage, MI · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Involved in catering events operations, including logistics, quality improvement, sanitation, and all facility-related activities.  * Works with the Chef in creating menus. * Trains catering ...

CATERING MANAGER

Portage, MI · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Involved in catering events operations, including logistics, quality improvement, sanitation, and all facility-related activities. * Works with the Chef in creating menus. * Trains catering ...

Catering Captain

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$36K - $41K/yr

Lead the planning assigned events, including scheduling, logistics, and staff coordination. * Manage weddings, family, student, departmental, and social events, ensuring they meet customer ...

Banquet Manager

East Lansing, MI · On-site

$56K - $70K/yr

We're seeking an experienced Event Manager / Banquet Manager / Catering Manager to oversee the execution of large-scale events, conferences, weddings, and corporate functions across the Kellogg Hotel ...

Banquet Manager

East Lansing, MI · On-site

$56K - $70K/yr

We're seeking an experienced Event Manager / Banquet Manager / Catering Manager to oversee the execution of large-scale events, conferences, weddings, and corporate functions across the Kellogg Hotel ...

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What is the difference between Event Caterer vs Food Service Worker?

AspectEvent CatererFood Service Worker
CredentialsFood handler permits, catering certificationsFood handler permits, basic food safety training
Work EnvironmentEvents, weddings, corporate functionsRestaurants, cafeterias, catering venues
Employer & IndustryEvent planning companies, catering servicesRestaurants, hotels, cafeterias
Job FocusPreparing, serving, and managing catering eventsServing food, clearing tables, customer service

While both roles involve food service, an Event Caterer specializes in preparing and serving food at specific events, often managing the entire catering process. A Food Service Worker typically works in restaurants or cafeterias, focusing on serving customers and maintaining service flow. The roles overlap in food safety and customer interaction but differ mainly in scope and setting.

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Career Events Scheduler

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI • On-site

$28.50/hr

Part-time

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Job description

Career Events Scheduler
PAY: 28.50/Hour * Actual pay will commensurate with experience
STATUS: Part-time Hourly, 20 hours/week
DEPARTMENT: Career and Personal Development
LOCATION: Grand Rapids, W.A. Lettinga Campus
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director, Career and Personal Development
SUMMARY:
This position is part of the Office of Career and Personal Development team. The department supports all campus locations but is located at the Grand Rapids Lettinga Campus. The Events Coordinator role is responsible for the scheduling, coordination, promotion, and execution of events that include career fairs, networking mixers, and professional development workshops held across campus spaces. This role works closely with other internal and external partners such as Career Coaches, Student Affairs Staff, facilities, IT, dining/catering, faculty, and corporate partners. Events are coordinated with an eye toward cultivating long-term recruiting pipelines and exceptional employer relationships. These responsibilities are performed in an ethical manner consistent with the University's mission, vision, and values, which include diversity, equity, and inclusion.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Event Execution & Operations: Manage event budgets, strict timelines, and complex logistics (such as room layouts, tech setups, and catering) to ensure the high-quality execution of large-scale career fairs, networking events, and workshops.
  • Calendar Management & Communication: Create, maintain, and effectively communicate the comprehensive career events calendar to all stakeholders, including students, faculty, employers, and university leadership, ensuring campus-wide alignment.
  • Stakeholder Liaison & Collaboration: Act as the primary point of contact between external hiring partners and internal university departments (Facilities, IT, and Catering) to seamlessly coordinate all event needs.
  • Relationship Management: Cultivate and sustain positive professional relationships with students, DU staff/faculty, corporate partners, alumni, and employers.
  • Core Competencies: Utilize strong communication skills, proactive problem-solving, and a sharp eye for detail to anticipate logistical challenges and deliver exceptional customer service.
  • Mission & Inclusion Alignment: Execute all responsibilities and campus programming in an ethical manner that actively promotes and aligns with the University's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Understand and abide by all external and internal regulations and policies. This includes NCAA, GLIAC, and national affiliations associated within athletics or other role-specific regulations.
  • Provide GREAT customer service, anticipating and exceeding the needs of our customers.
  • Demonstrate and promote the University's Cultural Values.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School Diploma required, relevant college coursework or bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Previous administrative, business office, event planning or event sales experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated organizational and technical skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, meet deadlines, and accomplish goals while prioritizing workloads.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and relate well to donors, alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and others while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
  • Ability to maintain a professional appearance and manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to work accurately and effectively with established budgets and computerized systems.
  • Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment, spirit of cooperation, and positive reactions to change and conflict resolution.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and relate well to students, parents, faculty, staff, and others while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
  • Must be highly motivated and solution-oriented with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the mission of the university.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background investigation including but not limited to: standard criminal background check and employment reference checks. Select positions may be subject to drug/alcohol screening.
  • Business office environment. Prolonged sitting and standing. Use of personal computer and telephone (eye and hand strain).
  • No regular lifting requirements, occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
  • May be requested to work a flexible schedule to accommodate event requirements.

DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Davenport University is committed to building and supporting a diverse community of students, faculty and staff. Davenport University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, applicants and students without unlawful discrimination based on national origin, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, veteran, or military status, marital status, height, weight, genetic information, or other protected status
Revised: July 1, 2026