Assistant Catering Manager

Job Description

Reporting to the Catering director, the Assistant helps coordinate day to day catering operations for a diverse campus community. You’ll support events for students, faculty, staff, and external groups using campus facilities. The role blends hospitality, logistics, and relationship building, ensuring events feel seamless and welcoming.

Culinary experiences and well-maintained environments are fundamental to student success.

From brain-powering ingredients to comforting flavor combinations, nutritious food doesn’t have to be boring. Aramark chefs and dietitians are constantly reviewing the latest insights and food trends to find the next culinary innovation and help students discover their love of food. 

We partner with you to enhance the student experience, support parents, and collaborate with administration, all while delivering on the expectations of parents and the community.

Job Responsibilities

• Campus Event Coordination — Support the planning and execution of catering functions across the university, including student events, academic gatherings, conferences, and community rentals.
• Client Support — Join meetings with campus partners (student groups, departments, external clients) to gather event details such as menus, floor plans, rentals, and staffing needs.
• Booking & Documentation — Assist with creating contracts, booking confirmations, and event files; ensure all campus specific requirements are captured.
• Menu Planning Assistance — Work with the Catering director and Executive Chef to prepare menu options that suit student budgets, faculty preferences, and event types.
• Pre Event Preparation — review event plans, confirm details, and ensure instructions are clear for kitchen and service teams working across multiple campus venues.
• Guest Experience Support — Assist in ensuring food quality, presentation, and service standards meet expectations for both internal university groups and external clients.
• Inventory & Purchasing Support — track catering supplies, manage small purchases, and support inventory organization across campus storage locations.
• Team Coordination — Assist with staff scheduling, training logistics, and weekly team meetings.
• Sales & Client Outreach Support — Support outreach to campus departments, student organizations, and external groups booking university spaces.
• Issue Resolution — Address client questions or concerns before, during, and after events.
• Operational Standards — Support safe food handling, proper equipment use, and adherence to workplace policies and campus regulations.

• General Support — Assist with additional tasks to keep the catering department running smoothly across a large, multi venue campus.

Qualifications

• Experience — 1–2 years in catering, events, hospitality, or food & beverage; campus experience is an asset.
• Education — Hospitality, events, or food & beverage training is an asset.
• Customer Service Skills — Comfortable interacting with students, faculty, staff, and external clients.
• Organization & Detail — Able to juggle multiple events happening across different campus locations.
• Team Support — Collaborative, reliable, and comfortable supporting a variety of team members across departments
• Schedule – The role will primarily work Monday to Friday, with regular daytime hours. Flexibility is required to support catering events and operational needs, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The successful candidate should be comfortable adjusting their schedule to meet the needs of the business and our events.
• Driver’s License — Required for off site event support or campus deliveries.

Who Thrives Here, Someone who :

• Enjoys the energy of a university campus
• Likes supporting events that range from casual student gatherings to formal academic ceremonies
• Stays organized when multiple events overlap
• Wants to grow into larger operational or event planning roles over time

Education

About Aramark

What We Offer You  

• Time to Recharge: Three weeks of paid vacation for all new salaried hires, plus 3 personal/flex days dedicated to your mental health and well-being. 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (No Waiting Period!): From day one, enjoy coverage for dental, prescriptions, vision, massage therapy, and more—because your health matters. 
• Future Security: A Self-Directed Pension Plan where every dollar you contribute is matched with two by Aramark—helping you grow your retirement savings faster. 
• Well-Being Support: Access Aramark’s Employee Assistance Program for confidential resources and support for you and your family whenever you need it. 
• Inclusive Community: Be part of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where we celebrate diversity, build connections, and support one another. 
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on everyday products and services to make life more affordable. 
• Continuous Learning: Benefit from Educational Assistance to support your growth, plus scholarships for your children entering post-secondary studies. 
• Career Growth: Clear career path planning and development opportunities tailored to your skills and aspirations. 
• Safe & Supportive Workplace: We are deeply committed to providing a safe, healthy, and positive work environment for all. 

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection, and careers all around the world. 

You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.

The pay range for this position is $53,045.00 - $65,776.00.