What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering supervisor position at University of Dayton?
Position Summary :
We are looking for individuals with diverse talents and backgrounds to join our nationally recognized team that is committed to providing exciting and healthy food options to students, faculty and staff on campus.
We offer excellent benefits including paid leave and tuition assistance. The University of Dayton is proud to be named the Best Place to Work in the annual Best of Dayton contest.
Join our team as a Part-time Catering Event Supervisor!
Under direction of the Catering Services Operations Assistant and Catering Assistant General Manager, the Event Supervisor oversees Catering staff at various locations.
The Event Supervisor is responsible for execution of events according to guest specifications as listed on service orders.
The Event Supervisor also oversees set up, delivery, service, and inventory and ensures all safety and sanitation procedures are being properly followed.
Responsibilities also include supervising retail operations for bar and other food service venues under the Catering department.
Minimum Qualifications :
- Must have high school diploma or GED.
- Must have minimum of three (3) years of experience in a food prep and / or food service position.
- Must have working knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment.
- Must have experience supervising and training personnel in proper food service techniques.
- Must possess the ability to work independently and supervise others without direct supervision.
- Must have the proven ability to be a self starter.
- Must have the proven ability to demonstrate creativity.
- Must have proven ability to work with people at all levels in a professional, friendly, and helpful manner.
- Must have the ability to manage numerous details in a multiple priority and fast paced environment.
- Must be able to write and communicate effectively in English.
- Must be well organized and attentive to detail.
- Must be able to exert fast paced mobility.
- Must be able to bend, stoop and stand for four (4) hours at a time.
- Must be able to visually differentiate colors for the purpose of food safety.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. and do occasional heavy physical labor.
- Must be able to work nights and weekends and adapt to a flexible schedule.
- Must possess certification in Managerial ServSafe (or within 1 year of hire).
While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following :
- Associate Degree in Culinary Arts, Business or Hospitality Management.
- Previous successful catering supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience working in a multi-event and / or multi-venue environment.
- Current Managerial ServSafe certification.
- Demonstrated professional demeanor.
- Experience working with students and a multi-cultural staff.
- Valid driver's license with less than six (6) points and certifiable per University requirements.
- Ability to drive catering transport vehicles.
Last updated : 2024-11-19
