Culinary Operations Administrator

About us

Rocky Top Catering proudly partners with UNC to provide catering services at the Blue Zone at Kenan Stadium. Overlooking the historic field, the Blue Zone combines modern amenities with the tradition of Carolina athletics, offering a premier setting for a wide range of events.

With versatile spaces—from the Concourse Club to private Blue Zone Suites—the venue is ideal for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. In addition to private events, Rocky Top Catering provides daily breakfast and lunch service for UNC student-athletes during the week and supports football and basketball game-day operations.

Position Summary
The Culinary Operations Administrator is responsible for supporting the day-to-day administrative, operational, and receiving functions of a high-volume commercial kitchen. This role ensures accurate planning, inventory control, scheduling support, food safety compliance, receiving operations, and culinary documentation while serving as a key liaison between the culinary leadership team, vendors, and support departments.

Location : UNC Chapel Hill at Kenan Stadium

Primary Responsibilities

• Support culinary leadership in maintaining labor management, food quality, event readiness, and compliance with health department standards.
• Assist with event checkout procedures and ensure operational documentation is complete.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by leadership.

Production & Event Planning

• Create weekly production shells accurately and on schedule.
• Adjust production pars based on event type, guest counts, historical usage, and sales information.
• Coordinate with the Senior Sous Chef to transition production information for prep planning.

Administrative & Data Management

• Maintain scheduling records, staffing information, and employee availability.
• Input approved staffing schedules into workforce management systems.
• Maintain inventory databases, pricing updates, formulas, and monthly inventory counts.
• Process food purchase invoices and inventory transfers according to established coding procedures.
• Maintain invoice tracking logs and reporting tools.