Utah Valley University
Position Announcement:
Utah Valley University is in search of a part-time Catering Server! The caterer serves food to patrons. Responsible for service set-up and clean up regarding guest service breakfast, lunch, and dinner events. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.
Work Remotely – Not Eligible
Summary of Responsibilities:
CUSTOMER SERVICE This position tends to guests, and greets them when they enter and exit the Events. Takes plated meals and serves buffets for receptions and banquets, as well as delivers meals and amenities to designated drop-off locations. Clears all used service ware after every event, and resets for the next events.
OPERATIONS Responsible for the set up of the dining room, which includes polishing the silver ware, china, and glass ware. Sets tables and chairs for service. Sets all the amenities that go on the table such as salt, pepper, water, butters, bread etc. Cleans and organizes dinning room area and auxiliary catering service areas. Sets-up beverages fountain or service and cleans them at the end of the shift.
SANITATION Performs the different shore duties assigned by the manager, which my include: washing service trays, clearing empty bottles from the kitchen, and wiping and organizing the servers working areas. Vacuums or mops the dining room and or service areas as needed. Takes all utensils, equipment and china to wash area and on occasion assists custodial staff in the clean up and storage of equipment china and small wares. Sets coffee service and cleans up coffee maker and related service area at close of event. General cleaning and organization of all the working areas and related equipment utilized by the servers for and during service including chairs, tables, floors, carpets windows, and traffic areas. Attends to all other duties assigned by Catering captain or Catering Manager.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Qualifications:
Two years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required:
Resume
Optional:
Please attach a screenshot of your class schedule if you are a current UVU Student.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
Customer service, table service and safe serve principles.
Must have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a catering service practice.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
The candidate must have the ability to read, technical procedures, and/or government regulations and written instructions and manuals.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to read, add, divide and multiply.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and work with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret and act on a variety of instructions which may be furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to respond to questions from guests, co-workers and supervisors.
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.