Catering Dining Room Coordinator

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Department

Dining Services

Job Description

This is a 40 / hour per week, academic year position. The weekly schedule will vary and is dependent on the needs of the department and scheduled events.

Position Summary :

Assists in catering events on Campus, maintains and monitors assigned event areas under the direction of the Lead Catering Dining Room Coordinator, the Area Manager, or Chef. Trains and instructs student workers. Strives to provide outstanding customer service within the framework of departmental policies. Strives to create a cordial and accommodating dining atmosphere for guests. Reviews upcoming functions, completes required record keeping accurately, and works cooperatively, planning set-up and service of catered events.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Prepares dining area for service, sets up equipment and tableware in a logical manner, referring to thefunction sheets as a guide. Loads, transports, unloads, sets up, and breaks down all functions. Sets up all ancillary items as needed and labels all food items for guests. Monitors the events area during service time to ensure that adequate amounts of food and sanitary conditions prevail. Delegates all tasks as needed. In collaboration with kitchen staff, ensures proper storage of food items at the completion of events and prompt clean up. Intervenes when needed to resolve customer issues.

Reviews upcoming functions and set ups, assists in planning by participating at required meetings. Checks emailed information from Catering Manager and department, shares relevant information with the rest of the catering staff. Updates information on posted weekly function sheets.

Projects a positive public image. Facilitates communication with all people accurately, professionally, and in a discreet, timely manner. Works cooperatively and informs other staff members, student workers, guests, and manager to ensure efficient catering events.

Cleans, organizes and maintains all assigned dish pantry, storage, serving and dining areas. Performs or delegates all cleaning procedures within an established period or schedule, including but not limited to :

• Dishwashing
• Polishing silver and service pieces
• Cleaning and sanitizing serving equipment
• Coffee air pots and Cambros

Follows all opening and closing procedures for public space and secures facility. Adheres to all of thecollege's driving credentialing polices while driving the catering van. Maintains and reports any issues with the Catering van

In the absence of the Lead Catering Dining Room Coordinator, trains and instructs student workers. Works alongside student workers to demonstrate safe work habits and logical procedures, sets pace and establishes acceptable expectations for the quality of work.

Attends training sessions, workshops as assigned. Completes required payroll forms and scheduling forms within deadlines. Performs all other related or relevant tasks.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Skills :

Smith College is an EO / AA / Vet / Disability Employer

Additional Information

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with a progressive wage schedule. The Step 1 hourly rate is $22.30 and new hires are usually placed at Step 1. The pay range below shows the middle portion of the step progression for this position based on the negotiated wage schedule.

Compensation

In addition to a competitive benefits package, pay for this role is typically between $23.61 - $26.23 hourly covering the middle half of market compensation. Actual compensation will vary based on individual qualifications.

Position Type

Regular

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Review of applications will begin

November 24, 2025

About Smith College

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at recruiting-u@smith.edu .

As set forth in our mission and values , Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.