Catering Coordinator Job Listing at Bellevue College in Bellevue, WA (Job ID 13150)

Description

Position Summary  

The Catering Coordinator plans, arranges, and coordinates a wide variety of support services for catering events, including complex single-day conferences, multi-day conferences, seminars, and workshops. This involves intricate food and beverages planning as well as coordinating various events details. This position works independently with minimal supervision and reports to the Food Service Manager.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule  

Position Salary Range: $37,872/year - $50,076/year

The salary information shown above is a general guideline only. The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience, as well as market and business considerations. Individuals newly hired to Classified position are placed in a salary range based on the WPEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Competitive salary is within the Range stated above, and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Generous benefits package is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This is a Classified, overtime eligible position and represented by the Washington Public Employee Association of Higher Education (WPEA-HE).

About The College  

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our mission and goals, diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.

For more information, visit BC Facts at a Glance @ Bellevue College.

About the Department  

Bellevue College (BC) Food Services serves the college main campus by offering a full service cafeteria, three coffee shops and a Pizza Cafe (Housing) that serve hot food, light snacks, pastries, espresso, tea and beverages.

Essential Functions  

Catering Food & Beverage Scheduling

• Schedule food & beverage services for meeting rooms & events.
• Develop and provide cost estimates to clients.
• Correspond with and arrange/schedule food & beverage services for clients.
• Prepare, send and monitor food & beverage contracts to clients. 
• Prepare, process and reconcile food & beverage billing after events.
• Create and maintain detailed banquet event orders and information.
• Oversee and monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, Bellevue College (BC) food policies. 

Banquet Event Orders

• Completes & distributes detailed food & beverage orders to production staff. Includes specific amounts and items to be prepared and timeline. 
• Assist with the set-up of catering (e.g., coffee, tea, pastries, fruit and vegetable platters) as needed.
• Prepare food & beverage set up schematics to assist team members in setting up events.
• Ensure that the correct menu items are prepared before events. 
• Review food & beverage consumption after the conclusion of an event.

Event Support

• Provide access to locations for an internal and external clients as needed.
• Work at events and serve BC Catering Office point of contact for clients.
• Provide event service which may include setup and tear down of food service equipment.

Marketing

• Market products by developing and implementing marketing and advertising campaigns.
• Design posters and menus to promote catering service.
• Maintain promotional materials inventory.
• Plan meetings related to marketing activities
• Maintain databases and prepare reports for marketing initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications  

• High School diploma or equivalent experience/ education.
• At least six (6) months' experience managing, scheduling and coordinating events.
• Must have valid Washington driver's license and King County Food Handler's Permit within 14 days of hire. 
• Demonstrated ability to prepare contracts, event documents, event marketing materials, and billing while maintaining organized records.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively collaborate and communicate with team members.
• Demonstrated ability to work on several projects simultaneously and follow up on projects.
• Effective written, verbal, interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and Adobe.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse colleagues and/or students in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Bachelor's degree or certificate in Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or other related area. Any combination of relevant education and/or experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• At least six (6) months' experience with catering, food preparation or cooking.
• Knowledge of events management tracking systems.

Conditions of Employment  

Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.

Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 

Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:

Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law.

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Reference Check:

Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties. 

Other Information  

• This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance.
• This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.

How To Apply  

Applications received will be reviewed until the position is filled. 

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional will not be reviewed.) Please review Application Tips before applying. Current Bellevue College employees should apply the position through Employee Self Service.

Required application materials:   

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume
• Attach a Diversity Statement (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) that addresses the following: Please provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity
• Complete the Job Questionnaires if applicable

Contact: 
If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at 425-564-2274 or email to jobs@bellevuecollege.edu. 

EEO Statement  

Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see policy 4150 at www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564-2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2178, Office B126. 

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact hraccommodations@bellevuecollege.edu or 425-564-2271. 

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