Catering Coordinator Food Service Department Full Time Rotating

The salary range for this position is $23.03 - $41.46 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Rotating Schedule: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Rotating Start/End Times) (Works Weekends and Works Holidays)
• Location:  Feinberg/Galter; FL BS

The Catering Coordinator  models the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Works independently with the ability to multi-task, involving others as needed to meet these expectations.

Maintains a professional demeanor communicating clearly to customers via email and/or phone and builds and maintains positive relationships with client groups and colleagues alike. This role serves as backup for the catering administrative assistant and ensures excellent service in all (as defined) catering operations daily.

This position may support additional projects and perform administrative tasks such as the completion of customer invoicing, documenting all vendor costs, including linen purveyors, floral or rented equipment, etc. 

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates catering for meetings or events as needed and meets with all levels of staff throughout the hospital for events.
• Ensures accuracy of all orders and related details and ensures all orders are accurately entered into the system.
• Responsible for timely delivery of catered items (food, beverage, equipment, etc.) to various locations according to event routing sheet.
• Calls/emails customers (as needed) to clarify as necessary and to confirm orders prior to meeting.
• Responsible for a well-organized “catering room” and its contents, including but not limited to food & equipment. Meets all safety requirements in the catering room ensuring all equipment is clean, sanitized and in optimal condition.
• Promotes customer satisfaction at each event through providing excellent customer service
• Daily compliance and adherence to food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards.
• Responsible for the overall catering operation that includes quality and food presentation.
• Responds to customer feedback to meet customer needs and to enhance catering services.
• Leads catering operation and staff for specific events which may include booking, costing food and supply items, pricing, and coordinating additional staff and equipment rental as needed.
• Leads, trains, and potentially scheduled staff, (including temp staff and permanent department staff), for events, based on the needs of the event.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma
• 5-10 years of catering experience
• Proven success in customer service outcomes.

Preferred

• Proficient computer skills
• Food Service Sanitation license

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Competencies/Performance Expectations:

• Please refer to NMHC Performance (Standard/Leadership) Competencies.

Equal Opportunity

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. 

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception : New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.