Catering & Events Coordinator - Long-Term Temporary

Position Summary

Directs kitchen/cafeteria operations. Plans and executes catering for events and meetings, both individually, and with other departments and stakeholders as needed. Coordinates with internal stakeholders and outside vendors to ensure meeting/event success. Manages catering vendors, including the procurement of catering services. Assists catering vendors on site as needed. Provides light catering for internal and routine meetings at corporate headquarters, i.e., box lunches, snacks, and beverage service.

Performs a wide range of administrative and office support activities to facilitate the efficient operation of the Facilities Department. This multifaceted role works in close partnership with each of the respective departments within the company on a wide array of projects, initiatives and support functions.

Job Specifications

Education

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent

Experience

• Kitchen, cafeteria and/or catering experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels and work as part of a team
• Exceptional customer service skills; ability to learn and anticipate stakeholder needs
• Experience managing external vendors and agreements
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills to identify, anticipate and resolve problems
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with varying scopes and timelines
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong customer orientation
• Broad knowledge of food preparation and nutritional awareness

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay and Benefits

• $18.00/hour - $21.00/hour depending upon experience
• 2 weeks vacation after 1 year of service
• 10 paid holidays plus an additional 3 paid floating holidays
• Medical, dental, group term life, short-term disability benefits available
• 401k

This position is an ongoing managed outsource / long-term temporary position and the incumbent will be employed long-term through a local staffing agency.

Hoosier Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.