Catering Coordinator / Assistant Manager

Position Information

Join NDSU Dining and help feed the herd! Located in the heart of NDSU's campus, enjoy state-of-the art facilities and a fun, lively environment. Our team members help create the culinary experience by preparing and serving quality food for NDSU students, faculty, staff and guests. In addition, as a Catering Coordinator, you will ensure we are providing the best dining experience for all of our catering customers, ensure food safety protocols are met in the food production and service areas, as well as providing excellent customer service. In this position, you are guaranteed 40 hours per week with 10 paid holidays, plus paid vacation and sick time. NDSU provides unbeatable benefits, including fully funded family health insurance, tuition discounts for yourself and family, and retirement contribution starting at 7.5%.

Description:

The Catering Coordinator position will assist with leadership for the recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff for the NDSU Catering department and assist dining with all aspects of training and supervision of staff. They are responsible to assist the Catering Manager in the daily management of NDSU Catering. They will communicate expectations, goals, feedback through weekly meetings where the focus is on making things happen, on meeting objectives and solving problems that hinder progress. They will provide resources and tools for staff to do their jobs effectively, including new products and equipment as needed. The Catering Coordinator will build cooperation and commitment to objectives and common goals and do this with the highest regard to professionalism and work standards.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm. There will be times when you will work early mornings, nights and weekends depending on business needs.

Advertised Salary: $52,000 + DOE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree/certificate in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Dietetics, Food Service Management, Business or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years experience in a food service operation with an Associates Degree or 5 years experience
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in a food service operation
• 1 year catering experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Working knowledge of food safety principles, food allergens, special dietary needs
• Experience in food purchasing, controlling/maintaining food costs, executing inventories correctly
• Experience with scheduling/controlling labor
• Keen knowledge of trends, flavors, pricing and presentation
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business levels
• Experience as a trainer with the ability to develop/implement dining and hospitality training programs
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Excellent interpersonal/oral/written communication skills with ability to work collaboratively with campus departments and staff
• Detail-oriented with s trong organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills
• Ability to quickly and effectively resolve issues that arise with both staff and customers in a constructive manner
• Excellent leadership qualities to implement a collaborative team environment
• Ability to convey professional behavior and attitude to a diverse staff and customer base
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to a diverse campus community
• Ability to work autonomously, independently and as part of a team
• Ability to take initiative
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to delegate
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work well under pressure or in stresful situations in a professional manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Food Safety Certification
• College or University food service experience
• Experience with menu management software

Applicant Materials Required: Cover Letter and resume

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice :

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .