Catering Coordinator - Verde Catering

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Dallas, TX

Expired: October 02, 2022 Applications are no longer accepted.

Full-Time

Position Information

UNT System Overview

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Posting Title Catering Coordinator - Verde Catering Department UNT-Catering-163730 Job Location Denton Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Retirement Eligibility TRS Eligible Additional Retirement Information

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Position Overview

This position includes the following responsibilities:

Reviewing student employment applications via Handshake, recruiting students in On-Campus Job fairs
Scheduling and conducting interviews, completing hiring paperwork and onboarding
Keeping track of students are in the hiring process
Scheduling and conducting new student employee orientations
Keeping paper & digital copies of employee records with the most updated information along with student class schedules and updating information in WhenToWork for each term and semester transitions
Managing weekly schedules through WhenToWork platform and sending out information
Daily supervision of WhenToWork messaging, time off requests, shift trade boards
Managing and sending out daily Event orders updates for the next day
Acquiring Verde Catering Menu and Food To Go knowledge
Assisting with Catertrax, order placing, and BEO updates
Answering phone calls and assisting with questions, orders, and messages
Completing opening duties consisting of sending out reminder emails and surveys through Catertrax
Assisting with catering events on the floor as needed in the capacity of Catering Supervisor

Additional Posting Details

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED equivalent and two years of experience in institutional or commercial food preparation, including one year of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, or training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions; ability to direct and manage the work of others.
Ability to work from written menus, standard recipes and oral instructions.
Ability to maintain records and complete forms accurately.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts to complete tasks (example: checking orders for quantity).
Considerable knowledge of the materials, methods, and equipment used in preparing food on a large scale.
Considerable knowledge of health hazards in food preparation and service, and knowledge of necessary precautionary measures.
Knowledge of food values and menu planning.
Ability to train personnel in the care and use of equipment and in standard practices and methods used in large-scale food service.
Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: * Great work ethics. * Outgoing personality. * Some food & beverage knowledge preferred. * Willing to train the right candidate.

Required License / Registration / Certification Work Schedule

HOURS VARY

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The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

Classification Title Food Service Supervisor Physical Requirements Carrying, Cleaning, Climbing, Crawling, Driving, Kneeling, Lifting up to 10 pounds, Lifting up to 25 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear

Job Duties

Create weekly schedules with the help and supervision of DOC. Enter shifts into W2W according to the needs of the event. Report location to be communicated with schedules . Utilize W2W to ensure class schedules are followed

Assign shifts to the staff according to experience and ability. Maintain profeciency level charts with input from Catering Managers.

Update schedules to reflect changes and updates from clients and guest daily. Trade board and time off requests to be updated daily.

Coordinate, facilitate and conduct interviews for the department with the supervision of DOC. Maintain 20-20-40 guidelines.

Follow up and track applicant flow through the entire hiring process and ensure all steps are followed.

Maintain records for time aand attendance for staff. Follow standards as indicated. Facilitate adherence to the time, attendance, uniform and follow ups if violation occurs.

Conduct department orientation for all new hire. Emphasize department policies, procedures and standards.

Gather all pertnent details for each event by understanding different types of events. Ex. Breakfast, lunch, breaks, cook outs etc.

Be able to ask relevant questions through understanding of event types.These questions are to include but not limited to guests budgetary restraints, program needs and desired results from the guests perspective.

Have knowledge of the product availibility and where to source from and related question. Ask DOC's assistance as needed.

Be able to understand the menu and actively recommend food and beverage with the help of peers and in accordance with the department's policies and guidelines.

Know other elements needed to execute events. This includes but not limited to tables required, linens, centerpieces, rooms availibility, program agenda and other venue specific information.

Know the fine prints in Catretrax of policies in order to make correct recommendations to the guests and clients.

Be able to generate accurate BEO's based on information gathered.

Attend BEO's meeting, organize and update information provided in the BEO's, maintain BEO's folder. Send out daily BEO updates and SOS packet.

Solicit feedback as to the success of each event serviced.

Answer phone call s with professional salutaion and demeanor

Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S3375P Position End Date (if temporary) Special Instructions to Applicants Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/53861