Clerk III Catering Coordinator

Help create memorable events while delivering exceptional customer service! This role serves as a key point of contact for catering clients coordinating event details from initial inquiry through execution. Responsibilities include preparing sales proposals managing contracts in catering software generating production requests and ensuring accurate billing and customer satisfaction through timely communication and follow-up.

The position works closely with customers student organizations and campus partners to support successful catering events and daily operations. Additional duties include training and supervising student office staff coordinating departmental needs maintaining office supplies assisting with event setup and teardown and providing support for food service operations and cashiering as needed. The ideal candidate is organized customer-focused and skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule: Mon-Friday 8:00 AM 4:30 PM

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience coordinating catering hospitality event planning or food service operations.

Experience preparing contracts proposals or invoices.

Experience using catering management event management point-of-sale or customer relationship management software.

Experience training leading or supervising student employees temporary staff or team members.

Experience working in a higher education conference center hospitality or large-scale event environment.

What You Can Expect

• Insurance benefits (medical dental and vision) starting on your first day

• Retirement plans with generous university contributions

• A free meal with every shift

• Paid time off sick leave and holiday pay enjoy holidays off

• The opportunity to influence how food is prepared and served across campus

About ISU Dining
ISU Dining is a nationally recognized campus dining program committed to culinary innovation and excellent service. From residential dining centers and cafés to catering and retail outlets we serve thousands daily offering variety consistency and quality. This position plays a key role behind the scenes ensuring every meal starts with a strong foundation.

As a member of the dining team youll be part of a fast-paced high-volume kitchen unlike anything most have experienced. Every day is different as you help manage large-scale meal prep fine-tune recipes and keep things running smoothly. If you enjoy leading a team learning on the job and working with talented students and full-time workers this role could be a perfect fit!

For more information about the department visit the ISU Catering website

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

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General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.