Supervise catering operations. Responsibilities include hiring, training, and supervising support staff and student employees; transporting food items for catered events and special meals; and menu planning. Oversee set-up, servicing, preparation, and clean-up of catering events. Communicating with customers to ensure successful events.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
High school diploma plus three years catering, hospitality, or restaurant experience; equivalent experience considered. Excellent customer service skills essential. Must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead and motivate staff members. Basic computer skills required. Food handlers permit or ability to obtain by passing the Safety and Sanitation test required. Must have a valid driver's license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Supervisory, event planning, food preparation, and display experience. ServSafe certification.
With over 25,000 students, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a diverse educational insitution with international stature. The intellectual center for the state of Nebraska and beyond, we are a land-grant, top tier national research-extensive insitution. Part of the Big Ten conference, Big Ten Academic Alliance, our mission includes growing relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives.