CATERING ATTENDANT (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Wise (VA); Hybrid; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in Wise, Virginia is seeking a Catering Attendant to deliver and serve food at various functions. This role requires assembling food and supplies, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring guest satisfaction.

The position offers both full-time and part-time shifts, with pay ranging from $14.00 to $16.00 per hour. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a food handler's permit. Benefits include opportunities for training and development, health and wellness programs, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and serve food at scheduled functions under supervision.
• Assemble and deliver food and supplies for catered functions.
• Maintain food temperatures and ensure cleanliness after events.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Food handler’s permit

Customer service

Job description

Catering Attendant

Location: 1 College Avenue, Wise, VA 24293 (University of Virginia). Online applications only.

Schedule: Full‑time and part‑time shifts; days and hours may vary based on events.

Pay: $14.00 to $16.00 per hour.

Job Summary

Delivers and serves food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the catering captain. Ensures accurate execution of all events during his/her shift. May drive a catering delivery truck. Sets up and serves at functions; cleans event area during and after events; breaks down setup and leaves the area neat and clean; returns leftover food and equipment to the catering facility in a timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble and deliver all food and supplies for catered functions to their scheduled locations.
• Log and maintain food temperatures.
• Arrange tables and decorations.
• Set buffet tables with food, beverage and service items according to standards.
• Serve food and beverages to guests.
• Thoroughly clean location after event is completed.
• Return food and beverages, serving equipment and utensils to catering facility.
• Distribute and collect customer comment cards for catered functions.
• Stock, clean and maintain catering facility and equipment.
• Ensure guests receive friendly, courteous service at all times.
• Maintain in‑depth knowledge of complete menu and products on hand.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow safety and sanitation policy and procedures at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

Both full‑time and part‑time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• 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 Choice Auto and Home Program

Full‑time positions also offer the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks). These periods may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. Depending on business needs, you may be required to work year‑round, possibly at a different location during break periods.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. The job post is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, skills, tasks or requirements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change essential functions as needed.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.