Catering Coordinator

Essentials Functions

• Provide a wide range of support within a functional area.
• Coordinate and gather customer event requirements such as number of guests, event dates, etc.
• Book appropriate rooms, audio/visual requirements, room set up and auxiliary requests into the reservation.
• Plan food and beverage menus in accordance with clients' preferences and special requests, such as gluten-free or vegetarian options, with direct communication to Executive Chef.
• Prepare daily catering schedule and kitchen prep schedule with direct contact to Executive Chef regarding menu options and/or special requests.
• Monitor the communal cafe email for updates, changes, revisions, additions and implementation as needed.
• Provide weekly status updates to the Chef and Operations Manager on ordering of goods and staffing as necessary for future events.
• Assist with deliveries of catered goods to campus event locations on an as-needed basis.
• Follow functional area's processes and procedures in daily activities, troubleshoot as needed, and recommend suggestions for continuous improvements to overall operations.
• Actively contribute to the results of a team and work toward achieving goals and objectives.

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• Working knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of department/field
• Understanding of food hygiene
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions to provide solutions under stressful circumstances
• Flexibility to work evening events
• Establishes effective working relationships at the work group level

Typical Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Licenses or Certificates

• Certification in food handling as required by State

Typical Range of Experience

• 1-3 years of directly related experience in roles such as a Customer Service Representative
• Experience with menus, food offerings and terminology

The pay range for this role is $21.00 - $25.00 p/hr.

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.