STUDENT CATERING SPECIALIST
Assists catering staff in various on-campus locations. May be required to:
- Assist supervisor to organize and delegate work for both front and back ends of operations
- Collect and organize review sheets for functions
- Assist with simple purchasing, bookkeeping, budgeting, and/or payroll tasks (e.g., organizing student timesheets, tracking receipts, etc.)
- Set up and clear tables for formal dining functions
- Prepare and serve hors d’oeuvres, meals, beverages
- Set up and clean up service stations
- Clean banquet facility and/or kitchen (e.g., mopping floors)
- Wash dishes, pots, and pans by hand or with dishwashing equipment
- Respond appropriately to customer questions and concerns
- Assist in training of other student employees
- Participate in training sessions and staff meetings
- Perform miscellaneous duties as required
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar position
- Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of service etiquette, wine service, layout for formal place settings, and other issues fundamental to catered events
- Experience in kitchen/catering equipment operation and safe food handling procedures
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment
- Ability to work in fast-paced team environment
- Adherence to uniform or dress code
- Scheduling ability to maintain office hours
- If serving alcoholic beverages: T.I.P.P.S. certification
- Customer service and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to perform physical duties such as heavy lifting (carrying service trays with 10-12 dinners per tray) or standing for long periods of time