Love creating memorable events? Ready to trade traffic jams for mountain views?
Montreat College is seeking a Catering Coordinator to join our Dining Services team in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys bringing events to life, and wants to be part of a close-knit campus community surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Southeast. Nestled in the mountains just outside Asheville, Montreat offers a lifestyle that’s hard to match. Imagine finishing work and spending your evenings hiking scenic trails, enjoying mountain sunsets, exploring local breweries, or taking a quick drive to one of the region’s vibrant mountain towns.
Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, looking for a slower pace of life, or simply want to work somewhere with incredible natural beauty, Montreat provides a unique opportunity to build your career while enjoying everything the mountain lifestyle has to offer.
What You’ll Do: As the Catering Coordinator/Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in planning and executing a variety of events across campus, including:
- Faculty and staff gatherings
- Student events and celebrations
- Alumni and donor functions
- Conferences, banquets, and special campus events
- Summer programs and community events
- You’ll work closely with clients, coordinate event details, manage logistics, and help ensure every catering experience exceeds expectations
- A day in the life:
- Direct daily activities for the catering team.
- Maintain food production that ensures the safety and quality of food according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.
- Ensure that food items are stored in a safe, organized, and hazard-free environment.
- Maintain all serving schedules; ensure that all food items are served per menu specifications in a safe and appropriate manner according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintain a sanitary department following health and safety codes and regulations.
- Maintain accurate inventory on a weekly basis according to departmental policies and procedures.
- May prepare orders as needed per vendor to ensure accurate production for location.
- Must be knowledgeable in operating an efficient cost effective program.
- Supervise and evaluate employees; counsel; promote employee growth, efficiency, morale, and teamwork.
If you’re passionate about hospitality, love creating exceptional guest experiences, and are excited about living and working in one of North Carolina’s most beautiful mountain communities, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and discover why life is better in the mountains!
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
