Catering Specialist Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5072292) Apply  Catering Specialist Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Shreveport, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number 212656 Department LSU-Shreveport Opening Date 09/08/2025 Closing Date 9/22/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits About this Job The Catering Specialist reports to the Assistant Director of Food Services and works as a member of the LSUS Food Services team. Oversees high-quality catering operations for university events by leading catering staff, ensuring event success, training staff, and maintaining exceptional service standards. Serves as an informal leader and is a resource and mentor student workers in a fast paced, service driven setting. Is detail oriented and maintains accurate electronic and paper records and possesses a passion for hospitality. This summary is not intended to be a comprehensive, or all-inclusive description, of duties and responsibilities. The Catering Specialist is a full time, unclassified, exempt 12-month position. Minimum Qualifications Required Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field. LSUS values skills, experience and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply - a degree is not required if the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description. + 3 years’ catering or food service experience with medium to large group sizes + Serve Safe certification (can be obtained within 6 months) + Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with individuals at all levels. + Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. + Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends. + Previous supervisory experience with entry level workers is preferred. Job Specification Core Competencies: + Communication: Ability to adjust communication style to suit the audience/customer/situation. + Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in group settings. + Service to Customer and LSUS: Ability to focuses on providing positive experiences for stakeholders. + Delivering Results: Ability to focus on achieving outcomes. + Problem-Solving: Ability to overcome barriers to success. + Leading Others: Ability to inspire, guide, and support individuals and teams towards achieving common goals. Job Duties and Other Information + Manage logistics, supervise event setups, and train staff on food safety, presentation, and service standards. + Supervise and execute catering events from setup to breakdown + Resolve guest concerns, maintain positive client relationships + Comply with all food preparation regulations and maintain high-quality standards and safety compliance. + Assists the Assistant Director with day-to-day activities associated with the Food Services catering operations. + Train, guide and mentor student workers and part-time staff + Other duties as assigned by the LSUS Food Services leadership team. Physical and Environmental Demands Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. The above statements contained in this position description describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal and state laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. LSUS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. For more information about LSU Shreveport go to www.lsus.edu LSUS is a State As a Model (SAME) employer that promotes affirmative strategies and goals for employment of individuals with disabilities. No Civil Service testscore is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* For additional information concerning this job posting contact: Jennifer Isaac LSUS Department of Human Resource Management Room 108 Administration Building, LSUS (318) 797-5279 Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority. Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email