Campus Dining & Catering Associate

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition waiver

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Wellness options

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking a hands-on food service assistant to support catering functions across both campuses. You will perform setup, service, breakdown, and cleanup, including food prep, delivery, cashiering, stocking, and related duties, while maintaining cleanliness and safety.

You will monitor buffet lines, ensure product levels, proper sanitation, HACCP adherence, and maintain professional appearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Current, valid, and unrestricted Georgia driver's license.
• An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution in a related field (preferred).
• Previous customer service experience in retail, food service or restaurant location (preferred).
• Banquet service or external catering experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Execute the full setup, service, breakdown, and cleanup of catering functions across both campuses, performing a range of service tasks including food preparation, delivery, cashiering, stocking, receiving, dishwashing, and other assigned duties.
• Monitors buffet lines and service stations to ensure proper product levels, visual presentation, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Maintains strict compliance with safe food handling practices, temperature control requirements, and HACCP guidelines.
• Upholds uniform, grooming, and professional conduct standards while on duty.
• Safely operates campus vehicles and golf carts per policies.
• Greet customers and assist guests with entry or needs.
• Restock supplies and communicate customer requests to management.
• Maintain awareness of daily menu items and meal plans.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and organized work environment.
• Assist with setup, breakdown, and cleaning of beverage equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Independent judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kennesaw State University is seeking a hands-on food service assistant to support catering functions across both campuses. You will perform setup, service, breakdown, and cleanup, including food prep, delivery, cashiering, stocking, and related duties, while maintaining cleanliness and safety.

You will monitor buffet lines, ensure product levels, proper sanitation, HACCP adherence, and maintain professional appearance.