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Job Description

The Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is one of 12 departments within the Division of Student Affairs. It provides the campus community and guests with high-quality, efficient, and innovative event services and dining options in a variety of settings dedicated to accentuating and enhancing the campus experience in a diverse community.

The Coordinator for Catering Operations is responsible for and manages the day to day functions and supervision for the front of the house catering operations for Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality. Event coordination includes meals served at the Bone Student Center, University Residence, and several campus locations for students, faculty/staff, and guests to the University. Will ensure all customer expectations are met and event documentation is processed timely for each event. The department serves meals to approximately 7,000 residential students; 13,000 off campus students and over 3,000 faculty and staff with an annual budget of $1.4 million.

Whether it's to find a place to study, gather with friends, enjoy a bite to eat, or plan a large event, the Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality takes great pride in providing welcoming and inclusive spaces, high-quality food services, and experienced and professional staff who care about making every experience individualized and extraordinary. It is our philosophy to recruit, inspire, and retain talented team members and promote wellness and foster their development. It is our goal to promote a more fully diverse and inclusive campus community.

Qualifications

1. High school graduation or equivalent

2. Six (6) years of food service management experience (University training in dietetics or in hotel, restaurant, or institutional management may be substituted, year for year, for the experience, up to a maximum of four years.)

3. If this position is Security Sensitive or if you are subject to a criminal background investigation based on University policy, employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

4. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

Salary

$3,800-$4,120 per month

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ISU Jobs Website

Contact Information

University/Agency	Illinois State University
Department/College	Human Resources
Contact	Brandy O'Grady
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Comments	All application materials must be submitted online. Application materials submitted via fax, e-mail or mail will not be accepted. Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work experience portions. Please list all education and all jobs you have had. You must list all duties you performed in the job duties section (Phrases such as "See Resume" are not acceptable). Failure to follow any of these instructions may constitute an incomplete application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A Civil Service examination will be required. You will be notified by e-mail if you meet the qualifications for the examination. Please monitor your e-mail for changes to your application status. Please upload a resume, cover letter, and a reference list of three business references with name/mailing address/title/phone number. In order to receive the maximum eligible points for the civil service exam, you may upload transcripts and certifications under the optional documents, if applicable. If applicable, DD214 may be sent to Brandy O'Grady by fax to 309-438-0011, or sent to Human Resources, Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300. Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at 309-438-3383. If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.