"Catering Event Coordinator"

Job Details

Posting Number: PG195342TM

Position Number: 47CATEVNTCOORD0725

Position Type: Temporary

Essential Job Duties:

Rave! Catering is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Pack as an Event Coordinator. Rave! Catering proudly employs experienced, certified chefs and catering professionals to provide the highest degree of service possible to ensure successful events.

Essential job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Organize all staff, equipment, and logistics of events, as well as the pre-event logistics that include creating equipment lists and diagrams using event information from Catertrax.
• Ensure that everything needed for a particular event is on hand or is ordered on time to make each occasion successful.
• Professional and friendly customer service is critical for the success of this role and in representing Rave! Catering for the university.
• Supervise the events and follow up with clients. This position must understand the catering menu selections based on the event and setting. It is an expectation for this role to initiate creative ideas for event setup, presentation, and flow.
• Manage and run events that vary from small break services to large plated meals. These events may have no staff to assist, or you may be overseeing and supervising many to ensure the success of the event.
• Other duties as assigned to ensure NC State Dining business needs are met. Position may be asked to assist in other locations as necessary.

Dedicated and experienced professional staff are available to provide on-the-job training and assistance so you become a successful member of the catering team. We offer flexible schedules and opportunities for learning, growth, and promotion. Superior work performance may provide an opportunity to renew employment and/or advance into a benefits-eligible permanent position. This is an hourly position that includes a state-required 32-day break at the end of 11 months.

NC State Dining provides campus-wide food services to students, staff, and faculty on the North Carolina State University Campus. NC State Dining operates 11 cafes, 3 food courts and 6 dining halls, 3 markets, 2 restaurants, vending, a nutritional counseling service, and a catering department. The department employs approximately 1000 temporary and student employees and approximately 190 permanent EPS and SHRA employees.

Is Time Limited: No

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits: As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. What we offer: Health Insurance for Temporary Employees, Enhance your career with LEAD courses, Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free. Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Job City & State: Raleigh, NC

Department: NC State Dining

Classification Title: Temporary-Skilled Trades

Working Title: Catering Event Coordinator

Work Schedule: Hours will vary depending on events, may include evening and weekends.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Be an ambassador for NC State Dining and the university as a whole and enrich the quality of life for the campus community and support student success.
• Work as a cohesive team member and play an integral part in creating a positive work environment.
• Contribute to maintaining a Grade A sanitation rating of 95% or better.

Minimum Experience/Education: High School Diploma or equivalency. Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work will also be considered.

Department Required Skills: Able to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with customers, peers, and supervisors, and professionally communicate with multiple levels of employees within the university. Must follow written and verbal instructions. Provide outstanding customer service, including the ability to remain professional and respectful under pressure when dealing with difficult situations, to the team and customers. Demonstrated excellent organization skills. Accurate data entry and timely completion of data entry. Excellence in completing all tasks and performance goals. Must be able to professionally collaborate with colleagues and be part of a team environment. Requires bending, twisting, pulling, and pushing. Must be able to lift 30 pounds above the head and up to 60 pounds on rare occasions, with or without reasonable assistance.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education: Previous work experience in catering or food service experience. Supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of food safety, cleaning and sanitation procedures.

Required License or Certification: Valid Driver’s License required. State vehicle furnished to drive to events or other Campus Enterprises locations.

Valid NC Driver's License required?: Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required?: No

Anticipated Hiring Range: $18 per hour

Job Open Date: 07/30/2025

Quick Link: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/221651