Banquet Houseperson - Sage Catering

University of British Columbia•Vancouver, BC

2d•CA$26 - CA$27•Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this classification set up and resets room venues and provide general assistance for conferences and miscellaneous meetings, sets up Food & Beverage stations, drive company cars for delivering food and beverages to different venues. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [email protected].

Requirements

High school graduation and a valid BC driver's license or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Nice To Haves

Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include mornings, evening, graveyards, weekends and holidays.
Good verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
Familiarity with location and layout of campus facilities.
Good knowledge of audio visual equipment and other conference equipment requirements.
Physical ability to lift 30 kg.

Responsibilities

Picks-up and loads a delivery truck with food, beverages, supplies, equipment and departmental mail from a centralized food processing area and delivers to other units of Food Services and various individual areas throughout campus.
Maintains records of food and equipment delivered to and picked up from various campus locations.
Carries out the routine fueling and maintenance of the vehicle being operated, maintains a weekly log.
Loads equipment, tables, chairs, furnishings, supplies, and other related material into vehicle, drives transport vehicle to destination and unloads.
Attends events venues and facilities to monitor status and provide on-site assistance to conference organizers and attendees.
Connects and operates audio visual and public address systems.
Performs cleanup work in meeting rooms and common areas as required.
Provides information to guests and the public in response to inquiries relating to conference activities and locations.
Contacts Campus Security or RCMP if safety or security of persons, event or facilities is in jeopardy.
Assists emergency response personnel during fire alarms, medical emergencies, police inquiries and any other emergency to ensure and maintain a safe and secure environment for staff and guests.
May write shift activity reports and record activity in area log book.
Sets and resets tables as required with linen, china, cutlery, glassware and other setting arrangements; arranges tables and chairs and other furnishings as required for daily service and functions.
Sets up, maintains & tears down bars.
Conducts bar and facility clean up and requisitions and stores goods according to established procedures, as required.
Delivers liquor order to function from catering office and returns all unused product after function.
Verifies liquor order against function sheet requirements.
Records inventory before and after function.
Tracks sales during function.
Counts cash float before and after function.
Stays informed with respect to all food and beverage menus, food and beverage promotions and specials and various functions.
Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.