Part-Time Program Coordinator I, Internal Catering

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Minimum Hourly Rate:

Part-time employees also receive some benefits depending on the number of hours worked.

• Tuition waiver for employee on Aims courses
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Aims Discount program
• Free parking on all campuses
• PERA employer (see for comprehensive benefits)
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available

Job Description:

Aims Community College actively supports an environmentthat embraces the Colleges Mission Vision Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environmentand have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.

Event Planning:

• Coordinate orders and requests from internal clients. Respond to internal client phone calls and email requests for catering services.

• Control food costs by monitoring waste and portion control proper rotation of products inventories and proper use of equipment which includes receiving and inspecting incoming food and non-food items.

• Input catering orders for Aims signature events coordinating with Aims Food Services as needed.

• Order and coordinate needed supplies for events.

• Organize current future and past event catering requests to streamline efficient service and ensure timely billing.

• This position is responsible for coordinating the logistics of the internal catering. This includes product availability preventive maintenance product rotation and health and safety compliance.

Event Production:

• Complete and perform catering duties on schedule ensuring food is delivered on time and prepared in alignment with Health Department Guidelines.

• Audit banquet checks to ensure that services rendered are properly invoiced in a timely manner. Provide post-event invoice information to Staff Associate for final client invoices.

• Perform aspects of food and beverage preparation presentation and scullery tasks.

• Set up serve and/or break down coffee breaks receptions and other functions as assigned.

• Demonstrate an understanding of emergency procedures to include fire life and safety.

• Occasionally work at external client events and signature college events to support the Banquet Coordinator.

Event Administration & Operations:

• Ensure cleanliness of the Welcome Center kitchen and Aims food truck fully stock kitchen and truck with cleaning supplies and perform or assist with maintenance and cleaning duties as required.

• Ensure compliance with local healthdepartment regulations for safety cleaning sanitation and food preparation.

• Order and maintain inventory for basic beverage service at events including coffee supplies drink mixes and paper supplies.

• Organize and maintain cleanliness of kitchen storage areas.

• Maintain vetted food vendor list for internal events.

• Assists with developing policies and procedures that are related to internal catering requests

• Serve as backup to the Banquet Coordinator in the Coordinators absence for matters related to external clients inspections and licenses.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts Hospitality Management Food Service Management Catering and Event Management Restaurant Management Baking and Pastry Arts Nutrition and Dietetics or Business Administration with an emphasis in food and beverage or hospitality or an equivalent combination of education certificates and/or work experience.

• Plus three (3) years of work experience in catering food service operations or hospitality.

• Plus three (3) years of work experience in a college university or institutional food service setting is preferred. Additional experience in menu planning cost control vendor coordination and event logistics is highly desirable. Candidates with prior supervisory experience ServSafe certification or familiarity with POS and catering management systems (such as Toast Square or Smartsheet) are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to organize and prepare food orders accurately and on time

• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty staff students vendors and the general public

• This position requires the use of a company vehicle for business travel. The selected candidate must successfully pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance.

• Valid Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a college university or institutional food service setting is preferred. Additional experience in menu planning cost control vendor coordination and event logistics is highly desirable. Candidates with prior supervisory experience ServSafe certification or familiarity with POS and catering management systems (such as Toast Square or Smartsheet) are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Experience coordinating events preparing and presenting food for large groups and maintaining high standards of sanitation and customer service in a professional kitchen or catering environment is preferred. Experience with food truck operations or on-site event service is also beneficial.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams students and campus departments.

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities with attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple events simultaneously.

• Demonstrated problem-solving and adaptability skills in a fast-paced environment.

• A positive professional attitude with a strong focus on customer service teamwork and collaboration. Initiative reliability and the ability to maintain composure under pressure are also highly valued.

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Copy of Transcripts

All Applicants:

• Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job positing under job description. Enter the job duties you have performed under the Work Experience section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary.
• Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the above in Additional Job Description section. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the My Experience section. If there are missing documents your incomplete application will not be considered. Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act you may redact information that identifies age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

For information on our hiring practices please visit our resource page: Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age ancestry color creed disability ethnicity familial status gender gender identity genetic information marital status national origin sex sexual orientation race religion or veterans status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 if hired you will be required to provide documents within three (3) business days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.

Screening/Selection:

To be considered please provide a thorough and complete application.
Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.

Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than nine (9) months (such as curriculum development short term projects meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay.

Upon hire all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR physical and/or drug screen. Keep in mind a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.