Hy-Vee

CateringCoordinator

$0–0k Spring Lake Park, Minnesota, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Catering Coordinator at Hy-Vee. Skills: customer service, employee relations, profitability, delivery of product, retail pricing, bookkeeping procedures. setting the department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance and overall profitability. Coordinates the delivery of the freshest and best quality product at a competitive retail price”

What You'll Achieve.

setting the department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance and overall profitability; Determines department goals with store director; Ensures pricing is competitive in the market area; Responsible for company assets, including equipment and merchandise; When sales are over $100. 00 supervisor will take action

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Must have the ability to solve practical problems: non-verbal symbolism: comprehend most abstruse concepts; Understands and troubleshoots equipment and ensures maintenance is performed

Eligibility Requirements

Must be physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force exert up to 20 pounds of force and exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision, Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions, This position is frequently exposed to noise and occasional exposure to equipment movement hazards, temperature extremes, dirt, and cleaning chemicals/solvents, This is a fast paced work environment with significant pressure, Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High school or equivalent experience, over one year up to three years of similar or related work experience

What You'll Do.

setting the department standards for customer service

professional appearance and overall profitability

Coordinates the delivery of the freshest and best quality product at a competitive retail price

ensure a positive company image by providing courteous

and efficient customer service to customers and team members

Maintains a positive creates an atmosphere of friendliness and fun through flexibility and teamwork

Generates a friendly atmosphere by encouraging employees to greet and speak to providing prompt

and efficient service to customers and sets a good example

efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring

concern and patience in all customer interactions and treating customers as the most important people in the store

Smiles and greets customers in a friendly manner

whether the encounter takes place in the employee’s designated department or elsewhere in the store

Makes an effort to learn customers’ names and to address them by name whenever possible

Assists customers by: escorting them to the products they’re looking for

securing products that are out of reach

loading or unloading heavy items

making note of and passing along customer suggestions or requests

performing other tasks in every way possible to enhance the shopping experience

Answers the telephone promptly when called upon

and provides friendly

helpful service to customers who call

Handles and satisfies customer issues

Determines department goals with store director

Meets with customers and determines their needs

Writes a detailed order and coordinates order with all departments involved (kitchen

Contacts businesses and prospective customers to inform them about the catering service

Develops contracts for “exclusive” Hy-Vee only caterings

Recommends and buys equipment with Store Directors approval

Consults with customers on available rental companies

Attends department Manager meetings and obtains baseline prices from them

Figures retail pricing and insures correct pricing

Prepares the customer bills

and oversees department bookkeeping procedures

Develops and maintains standard catering practices and checks multi catering events for quality control

Answers phone calls and returns calls from voice mail in a timely and efficient manner

Develops guidelines for the departments’ performance in the absence of the Manager

Organizes shows and events for the store

Sets up displays for events

and communicates with the events coordinator for annual events information

Ensures proper temperatures and storage procedures are maintained to guarantee freshness and control shrink of product

Understands and troubleshoots equipment and ensures maintenance is performed

Maintains strict adherence to department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene and dress

Adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines

Reports to work when scheduled and works expected number of hours

Ensures pricing is competitive in the market area

Attends meetings and seminars and participates in continuing education

Performs departmental duties as needed

Assists in other areas of the store as needed

Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Maintains a positive creates an atmosphere of friendliness and fun through flexibility and teamwork; Generates a friendly atmosphere by encouraging employees to greet and speak to providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to customers and sets a good example; Coordinates order with all departments involved (kitchen, bakery, delicatessen, etc.); Attends department Manager meetings; Instructs, assigns, reviews and plans work of others and allocated personnel; Maintains standards, coordinates activities, and acts on employee problems; Daily contact with customers, employees, and the general public; Frequent contacts with federal/state governmental or regulatory agencies; Occasional contact with supplier/vendors

Communication Scope

Answers the telephone promptly when called upon, and provides friendly, helpful service to customers who call; Answers phone calls and returns calls from voice mail in a timely and efficient manner; Has access to confidential information including, employee compensation, monthly results, quarterly inventory reports, sales and profit sheets, and warehouse pricing

Process & Methodology

Organizes shows and events for the store, i. e. Bridal show, Holiday show, Sets up displays for events, and communicates with the events coordinator for annual events information

Full Job Description

**Additional Considerations (if any):** **-** **At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.** **Job Description:** **Job Title:** Catering Coordinator **Department:** Catering **FLSA:** Non-Exempt ** _General Function_** As a Catering Coordinator, this position will be responsible for setting the department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance and overall profitability. Coordinates the delivery of the freshest and best quality product at a competitive retail price. Additionally you will ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient customer service to customers and team members. **_Core Competencies_** * Partnerships * Growth mindset * Results oriented * Customer focused * Professionalism ** _Reporting Relations_** Accountable and Reports to: District Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home Positions that Report to you: Department Employees ** _Primary Duties and Responsibilities_** * Maintains a positive attitude; creates an atmosphere of friendliness and fun through flexibility and teamwork. * Generates a friendly atmosphere by encouraging employees to greet and speak to customers; providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to customers and sets a good example. * Sets the department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance and overall profitability. * Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience in all customer interactions and treating customers as the most important people in the store. * Smiles and greets customers in a friendly manner, whether the encounter takes place in the employee’s designated department or

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