Description

*Minimum Qualifications:*
High school graduate or GED. , and one (1) year of previous related food service. Must also have a valid Texas driver's license and complete Safe Driving training.

*Preferred Qualifications:*
* Banquet experience.
* Relevant experience working in a healthcare or academic setting.
* Working knowledge of CaterTrax


*Job Summary:*
Manages, plans, and executes all catered events through the Department of University Events. Provide quality service in the preparation, set-up, and clean-up of catered events in accordance with department standards. These events will occur on all four UTMB campuses. Coordinates with all event hosts and staff, non-UTMB contract employees, contract kitchen staff, and University Events management to provide services to multiple locations on different campuses within the UTMB Health System.


*Job Duties:*
* Manage, oversee, and execute official UTMB catered events. Responsibilities include direct supervision of personnel and temp staff hired for each event. Oversee the planning and production of all said events.
* Coordinates with the kitchen for timely pick-up and delivery to multiple locations utilizing available transportation.
* Responsible for the coordination, ordering, and delivery of floor stocks and supplies for all UTMB campus Special Use Facilities and planned events.
* Ensures all items are delivered as requested by a customer using problem-solving resolution with the kitchen and temporary staffing.
* Ensures proper food temperatures are maintained on all food items in accordance with department policy and notifies management if the equipment is not maintaining a proper temperature.
* Demonstrates correct usage of utensils and portion control according to established procedure.
* Ensures attractive garnishing and food display in accordance with department standards.
* Actively practices principles learned, including, but not limited to, the following topics: universal precautions, patient rights, fire safety, disaster preparedness, general safety, hazard communication, continuous process improvements, and HACCP. These are also taught to temporary staff and monitored as per UTMB standards.
* Supervises temporary staff to provide set-up, service, and clean-up to multiple events in multiple locations.
* Responsible for facility oversight with special events, coordinating with departments of Police, Maintenance, and facility management.
* May assist with coordination of events, and/or administrative tasks in Business Operations and Facilities, as needed.
* Performs related duties as required.


*Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:*
* Ability to lead and motivate event teams and volunteers.
* Proven experience and ability in managing multiple projects and strong attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently and willingness to take initiative.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism and competence in working with a variety of individuals, including university executives and
administrators, deans, department chairmen, and external constituencies.

*Salary Range:*

Actual salary commensurate with experience.



*Work Schedule:*

Occasionally work evenings, weekends, and travel, when necessary.



*Equal Employment Opportunity*
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.