Food Service Coordinator: Catering - OSU - UHDS

University Housing & Dining Services (UHDS) is looking for one Food Service Coordinator: Catering. This is full-time regular (12-month), classified position on the Corvallis campus.

If you or someone you know is interested in applying for this position, please go to or direct them to the OSU Jobs website, which is referenced below.

Why Should You Apply?

Join a team with commitment to the highest level of customer service

Promotion opportunities

We promote work/life balance

Fun work environment

Work a set, consistent schedule of 40 hours per week

Starting wage is $20.19

State benefits paid leave time (15 vacation/personal days, 10 holidays), and reduced college tuition for an immediate family member!

A state pension PLUS an individual retirement account that is funded by 6% from OSU!

Applicants must apply online with OSU

For detailed information and to apply, go to the OSU Jobs website:

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/174864

Posting # P05477CT. Closing date is 12/09/2025.

Responsibilities:

This purpose of this position is to provide support to University Catering by coordinating the execution of customers’ catering requests. The major duties include event service planning, execution of catered events per customer contracted orders, providing quality assurance of food products served, providing quality assurance of the standards of appearance for all catered food displays, health department compliance, and assist in employee training. This position serves as a member of team that plans and facilitates catering services by assisting in scheduling of staff, materials, trucks, and drivers for each catered event. This position assists in the coordination of completed food production traveling to catered events and communicates regularly and often with the production kitchen staff to ensure that food preparation is timed to coincide with each event. As part of the team, they will contribute ideas and take part in planning short- and long- term departmental goals. Assumes responsibility for the Catering Operation in the absence of catering management. This business operates almost 365 days a year, including nights and weekends so schedules can change weekly.

About University Housing & Dining Services:

UHDS recognizes the importance of learning both in and out of the classroom and supports the concept of education as an individual as well as a community experience. UHDS strives to provide students, faculty, staff, and guests with safe, economical, convenient, and comfortable living and dining options, and the department works to maintain the highest educational and service standards.

UHDS houses over 4,800 students and offers a variety of living and dining options in 15 residence halls, three dining centers, 10-14 retail and coffee shop locations across campus, a market, and a limited number of family apartments. UHDS is an auxiliary enterprise which is funded solely by customers who use our services — we receive no State or General fund allocation.

https://uhds.oregonstate.edu/food/food-service-hiring

UHDS is committed to an appreciation for diversity, and fosters an open, respectful, and enjoyable living, learning, and working environment. A personal and professional commitment to providing excellent customer service and creating inclusive environments is a core value of University Housing and Dining Services.