Caterers

Occidental College; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 20,934 - 29,816; Part time

Job summary

Occidental College in Los Angeles is seeking a part-time Caterer to support day-to-day catering operations. Responsibilities include banquet setup, food and beverage service, deliveries, and hospitality for events.

You will work 10-24 hours per week, report to Catering Manager, handle cash and customer service, and ensure safety and sanitation. A high school diploma and three years in food service are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in high-volume catering.
• Strong cash reconciliation skills.
• Fluent English.
• Reliable and detail-oriented.
• Must obtain Occidental College Designated Driver Status.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in executing comprehensive event operations, including banquet set-ups, service, table clearing, and inventory management.
• Manage logistics and deliveries, preparing equipment and food supplies, executing timely deliveries, and tracking items.
• Handle customer service duties, including distributing orders and addressing inquiries, problems, and requests.
• Coordinate student dinner service, managing delivery, setup, service, and cleanup.
• Contribute to operations management and safety, maintaining storerooms, overseeing events, ensuring sanitation, and securing spaces and vehicles daily.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Caterers

Department: Catering

Duration: 10 months - End Date: June 30, 2027 (Possible Extension)

Employment Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time, 10-24 hours per week

Job Summary

Reporting to the Catering Manager and/or the Assistant Director for Catering, the Caterer supports day-to-day operations, including catering assistance, customer service, and equipment inventory control. Responsibilities include banquet set-ups, food and beverage service, event logistics, equipment packing, deliveries, customer service, student dinner service coordination, cashiering, equipment and supply management, event supervision, room maintenance, sanitation, safety, and vehicle maintenance and security.

Job Duties

• 20% - Coordinates and participates in executing comprehensive event operations, including banquet set-ups, service, table clearing, and inventory management. - (Essential)
• 20% - Manages logistics and deliveries, preparing equipment and food supplies, executing timely deliveries, and tracking items. - (Essential)
• 20% - Handles customer service duties, including distributing orders and addressing inquiries, problems, and requests. - (Essential)
• 20% - Coordinates student dinner service, managing delivery, setup, service, and cleanup. - (Essential)
• % - Contributes to operations management and safety, maintaining storerooms, overseeing events, ensuring sanitation, and securing spaces and vehicles daily. - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Math skills to accurately reconcile cash and debit reports.
• Able to read, write and converse fluently in English.
• Three years of experience in food service operations, including two years of experience in a high-volume catering operation.
• Demonstrated skill in documenting/ringing up sales quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Occidental College Designated Driver Status.
• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and thorough; skilled at anticipating and preventing potential problems and handling a wide variety of tasks with efficiency and accuracy.
• Strong commitment to a quality work product.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally, in writing and electronically.
• Effective interpersonal skills as evidenced in the ability to collaborate with a variety of constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, inclusion & diversity.
• Demonstrated skill in adapting to and performing work effectively in high-volume, high accountability, confidential environment with multiple and changing priorities.
• Effective organizational, logistical, time management and planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, prioritize and fulfill the functions of an office in a timely manner.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as a retail clerk in a busy environment.
• College or university food service experience.
• Possess a valid California driver license with a clean driving record.

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $18.42/hr. This position is not eligible for benefits.