Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $41,600.00 - $1.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Medical insurance
Free bus rides
Retirement Plan
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Professional Development
Job Description
The University of Texas at Austin, a prestigious educational institution known for its commitment to excellence and innovation, offers a dynamic and supportive work environment within its University Housing and Dining department. This department is dedicated to providing quality dining services to students, faculty, and staff, emphasizing nutrition, sustainability, and exceptional customer service. Leveraging decades of experience in institutional food service, University Housing and Dining at UT Austin is a leader in delivering diverse and high-quality catering and dining options across its main campus. The department supports a vibrant campus life by ensuring that food services meet the needs and... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years of relevant food service experience
- Experience leading or training staff
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely
- Completion of required food safety training
- Ability to work under physical demands including lifting up to 62 pounds
- Ability to pass strength and agility testing
- Willingness to work varying hours based on unit needs
- Effective communication skills
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards
Job Qualifications
- Two years of experience working and preparing food in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility
- Experience training or leading staff in a food service environment
- Experience operating standard kitchen equipment
- Ability to complete and maintain Food Safety Training required by University Housing and Dining
- Three or more years of experience in food service preferred
- Previous experience expediting and coordinating catering orders preferred
- One or more years of experience training or leading staff preferred
- Experience using Excel preferred
- Experience with catering management systems such as Spoonfed preferred
- Ability to multi-task and work with little supervision preferred
Job Duties
- Serve as the central communication point between kitchen production team, catering leadership, and delivery staff
- Review banquet event orders and ensure alignment on food order specifications, timing, and client instructions
- Relay real-time updates on production progress and event adjustments
- Conduct final checks on outgoing orders for accuracy, completeness, and presentation quality
- Synchronize preparation and packing of food with scheduled delivery or pickup times
- Ensure proper handling of hot and cold items to maintain serving conditions
- Organize orders based on event schedules or delivery routes
- Utilize tracking tools to streamline dispatch and prevent delays
- Communicate discrepancies, production delays, or client requests immediately
- Collaborate with management and staff to adjust plans as needed
- Record all daily catering orders in Excel, including event details, menu items, quantities, and service charges
- Maintain accurate records for monthly invoicing
- Serve as primary contact for student Beyond the Plate program menu ordering
- Review student orders for accuracy and completeness
- Enter student orders into the catering management system
- Communicate order details to chefs and management for planning
- Confirm and share pickup information with kitchen and students
- Monitor order status to address changes or issues
- Keep expediting and staging areas sanitary, organized, and clutter-free
- Clean surfaces regularly and maintain clear pathways
- Monitor inventory of packaging materials, utensils, and labels
- Notify management of low stock and assist with restocking
- Adhere to university policies on time, attendance, training, and compliance
- Complete and maintain required food safety training
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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