Student Catering Attendant

University of St Thomas • Minneapolis, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

On-site attendants that assist the Catering Team in all aspects of the operation on both the St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses. The Catering Attendant position is very client service oriented. The primary role is to execute events, including preparing for events, set up, service, and tear down/cleaning after events. The complexity of each event varies depending on the clients’ needs. St, Thomas Catering manages events ranging from small takeout orders to large galas and banquets with formal plated meal service and everything in between. This is a very physically active position that requires regular walking/pushing of carts across campus and some heavy lifting.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of customer service
• Ability to respond to and prioritize client needs
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and perform physical tasks such as pushing carts and lifting up to 40lbs
• Team oriented mindset
• Solution focused
• Self-motivated
• St. Thomas students must be degree seeking at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels.
• Students must be actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit.

Nice To Haves

• Client relations / Customer service
• Time management
• Inventory/Budget Management
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Creative problem solving

Responsibilities

• Preparing for events, this includes gathering supplies and making beverages while following labeling and organizational procedures.
• Delivering and setting up events, this includes moving supplies to the event location and setting up the event in accordance with our catering standards. This also includes working with the client to ensure that they have all their needs met.
• Running events, this includes providing food and beverage service and working with the client to ensure that their expectations are being met and troubleshooting their requests.
• Cleaning up events, this includes gathering all used supplies and ensuring that the event space has been cleaned and returned to its pre-event conditions. This also includes returning supplies to their designated storage locations and washing and polishing dirty dishes.
• Bartending, this includes serving alcoholic beverages in accordance with catering, UST, and governmental standards and regulations. You will be responsible for operating a cash register and managing money.
• General tasks, this includes receiving/storing orders, washing laundry, periodic cleaning of supplies, organization of storage locations and any other tasks assigned by a Catering Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed