Clerk III - Catering Coordinator
Merit
- Any combination of related clerical office experience, related undergraduate education, and/or post high school clerical training that is the equivalent to two years of full-time employment.
Help create memorable events while delivering exceptional customer service! This role serves as a key point of contact for catering clients, coordinating event details from initial inquiry through execution. Responsibilities include preparing sales proposals, managing contracts in catering software, generating production requests, and ensuring accurate billing and customer satisfaction through timely communication and follow-up.
The position works closely with customers, student organizations, and campus partners to support successful catering events and daily operations. Additional duties include training and supervising student office staff, coordinating departmental needs, maintaining office supplies, assisting with event setup and teardown, and providing support for food service operations and cashiering as needed. The ideal candidate is organized, customer-focused, and skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Schedule: Mon-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience coordinating catering, hospitality, event planning, or food service operations.
• Experience preparing contracts, proposals, or invoices.
• Experience using catering management, event management, point-of-sale, or customer relationship management software.
• Experience training, leading, or supervising student employees, temporary staff, or team members.
• Experience working in a higher education, conference center, hospitality, or large-scale event environment.
What You Can Expect
Insurance benefits (medical, dental, and vision) starting on your first day
Retirement plans with generous university contributions
A free meal with every shift
Paid time off , sick leave, and holiday pay — enjoy holidays off
The opportunity to influence how food is prepared and served across campus
About ISU Dining
ISU Dining is a nationally recognized campus dining program committed to culinary innovation and excellent service. From residential dining centers and cafés to catering and retail outlets, we serve thousands daily, offering variety, consistency, and quality. This position plays a key role behind the scenes, ensuring every meal starts with a strong foundation.
As a member of the dining team, you’ll be part of a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen unlike anything most have experienced. Every day is different as you help manage large-scale meal prep, fine-tune recipes, and keep things running smoothly. If you enjoy leading a team, learning on the job, and working with talented students and full-time workers, this role could be a perfect fit!
For more information about the department, visit the ISU Catering website
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Why Choose Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:
- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Regular
12 Month Work Period
Full time
08
June 17, 2026
July 5, 2026
R19432
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