Catering Coordinator

  • Aladdin Campus Dining
  • Albany, Georgia
  • Full Time
The Role at a glance:

We are seeking a Catering Coordinator to join our Education team in Albany. In this role, youll play a key part in ensuring seamless planning, coordination, and execution of catering events. Youll work closely with clients, culinary teams, and vendors to provide outstanding service. This position calls for excellent organizational skills, a customer-oriented approach, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. If youre looking to grow in the catering and events industry, this role is for you!

What you'll be doing:
  • Assist in the planning and coordination of catering events from start to finish, including logistics, setup, and teardown.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, customizing orders, and ensuring that all event details align with client expectations.
  • Coordinate delivery and pickup schedules for catering orders, event rentals, and any additional materials required.
  • Work with the culinary and operations teams to ensure all orders are prepared accurately and delivered on time.
  • Maintain a master calendar of events and deadlines, attending pre-event meetings and communicating event details to all relevant parties.
  • Liaise with external vendors to arrange equipment, rentals, and other necessary services to support successful event execution.
  • Provide on-site assistance during events, ensuring seamless execution and promptly addressing any last-minute issues.
  • Manage catering supplies, equipment, and materials to ensure sufficient inventory levels for upcoming events.
  • Ensure all food and services meet company standards for quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction.
What we're looking for:

Must-Haves:

  • 1-2 years of experience in catering, food and beverage, events or related field.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Safe Food Handlers Certification
Compensation Range

$15.00 - $18.00

Where you'll be working:

Albany State University

Our Benefits:
  • Medical (FT Employees)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
  • Discount Program
  • Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
  • EAP
  • 401k
  • Sick Pay
  • Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
  • Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
  • Paid Time Off
Job ID: 482562968
Originally Posted on: 6/24/2025

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