What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Coordinator - PRN Job Details | HHC position at Wishard-Eskenazi Health?
Division:Eskenazi Health
Sub-Division: Hospital
Req ID: 22249
Schedule: PRN/Per Diem
Shift: Varied
Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Job Role Summary
The Catering Coordinator performs the appropriate steps of service associated with a catered meal dependent upon the style of the event (plated, buffet, reception) on an as needed basis.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Delivers excellent customer service at all times and communicates in a professional and courteous manner with guests, hospital staff and coworkers
- Ability to interpret catering BEOs, gather and set up appropriate equipment for multiple events at one time
- Performs the appropriate steps of service associated with a catered meal dependent upon the style of the event (plated, buffet, reception)
- Maintains appropriate sanitation levels in the work area in compliance with the food code (proper labelling, FIFO and hand washing)
- Completes side work at the beginning and end of shift as assigned including but not limited to cleaning duties, food prep and stocking
- Works as a team member to provide the most efficient service to guests
- Maintains a calm and professional demeanor during periods of high volume to promote a positive guest experience and stable working environment
- This is a PRN position.
- Performs other job related duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Minimum of two years of experience in hospitality or other related field
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to read, write and understand English
- Ability to learn quickly
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and build positive relationships
- Demonstrates proper use of equipment
- Follows infection control policies and procedures
- Knowledge of safe food handling practices
- Ability to handle complaints professionally
- Ability to communicate effectively in a professional, courteous manner with food service personnel and other hospital staff
Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana’s best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute , Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.
