CATERING ATTENDANT (PART TIME)
About The Position
The Catering Attendant delivers and serves food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the catering captain and helps ensure events are executed accurately during the shift. Duties may include driving a catering delivery truck. The role involves assembling and delivering food and supplies, setting up event spaces and buffet tables, serving guests, cleaning and breaking down event areas, and returning leftover food and equipment to the catering facility. The attendant also maintains food temperatures, handles customer comment cards, keeps catering facilities and equipment clean and stocked, and provides courteous service while following safety and sanitation procedures. This is a part-time position at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. The schedule varies and may include nights and weekends. No prior experience is required; training is available. A valid driver's license may be required, and the employee must possess or be able to obtain a food handler's permit and/or alcohol servers' permit where required by state law. Meals are included for shifts of five hours or longer. Because the position is in an educational facility, work may be reduced or paused during school breaks, and such periods may be unpaid; year-round work or work at a different location during breaks may be required depending on business needs.
Requirements
- No prior experience required; willing to train.
- A valid driver's license may be required.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid food handler's permit and/or alcohol servers' permit where required by state law.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Assemble and deliver food and supplies for catered functions to their scheduled locations.
- Log and maintain food temperatures.
- Arrange tables and decorations.
- Arrange buffet tables with food, beverages, and service items according to standards.
- Serve food and beverages to guests.
- Thoroughly clean the location after events.
- Return food, beverages, serving equipment, and utensils to the catering facility.
- Distribute and collect customer comment cards for catered functions.
- Stock, clean, and maintain the catering facility and equipment.
- Ensure guests receive friendly and courteous service.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of the complete menu and products on hand.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Follow safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Meals included for shifts of five hours or longer.
- Opportunities for training and development.
- Retirement plan.
- Associate shopping program.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Discount marketplace.
- Identity theft protection.
- Pet insurance.
- Voluntary benefits, including critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and a choice auto and home program.
- Instapay through the One @Work app.
- Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits may be available in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
