Assistant Catering Coordinator Dining Services

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Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.

Dickinson College offers full time employees a broad range of Benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee's base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee's retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.

In our ongoing efforts to support the health of our community, Dickinson College strongly encourages all members of the campus community to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

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Position Information Posting Number S01525 Position Title Assistant Catering Coordinator Dining Services Working Title Position Number Position Type Non-exempt Division and Department Information Division Finance and Administration Department Dining Services Posting Information Job Summary/Basic Function The Assistant Catering Coordinator will oversee all phases of banquet operations. Must be enthusiastic, possess excellent communication and organizational skills and have an ability to lead and direct a large banquet staff.

• Plan for proper equipment needed for events, set up and supervise catering staff during events.
• Determine the ideal time to initiate plating of food to ensure the highest quality of services to the customer. Communicate with kitchen staff and the person in charge of the event as needed.
• Initiate and organize clean-up at the close of each function in order to utilize time as efficiently as possible. For example, separate items by department so that, upon return, employees are able to quickly unload and put items away in proper locations.
• Scheduling
• Plan for and lead the weekly planning meeting and monthly catering meeting with full catering staff.
• Yearly inventory

Preferred Qualifications Required: High School Diploma or GED Preferred: Vocational or technical certificate/degree Tips training and ServSafe certification (must be certified or obtain certification within 30 days) A valid Driver's Licence is required. Employees (operators) must have been in possession of a valid operator's license for not less than three (3) years and the license must have been in good standing without interruption during that time period. Yes Successful candidate will also be required to complete ACT 153 Clearance Yes This position is considered "Emergency Staff." As such they may be required to report to work even when the college is closed or is operating under a delayed start. No Physical Demands Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. This position requires frequent squatting, bending, twisting and driving the catering truck. It requires constant walking, use of both arms and legs, and lifting above the waist. Occasional use of stairs, lifting above the shoulder and ladders. Work Schedule Advertised Work Schedule Varies depending on Event Schedule including daytime hours, evenings and weekends. Number of hours/day Number of hours/week Proposed Start Date Posting Detail Information Posting Date Open Until Filled No Closing Date Application Review Begin Date Is this a Temporary Position? No Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time If Full-Time, please specify 12 month full-time (52 weeks) If Part-Time, please specify Not Applicable EEO/Diversity Statement

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.