CATERING ATTENDANT (PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 17,908 - 19,975; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in Cookeville is seeking a part-time Catering Attendant. The role involves delivering and serving food at scheduled functions, ensuring the execution of events, and maintaining cleanliness of the venue.

No experience is required; however, a valid driver's license and a food handler’s permit may be necessary. The position includes responsibilities such as setting up buffets, serving guests, and thorough cleaning post-event.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license may be required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid food handler’s permit.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and serves food at scheduled functions.
• Ensures accurate execution of all events during shift.
• Returns food and equipment to the catering facility in a timely manner.

Job description

Position Overview

Part‑time Catering Attendant. Location: 1000 N Dixie Avenue, Cookeville, Tennessee 38505. Pay: $13.00–$14.50 per hour. Schedule: evenings and weekends required. No experience required. Online applications only.

Job Summary

Delivers and serves food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the catering captain. Ensures accurate execution of all events during shift. May drive a catering delivery truck. Sets up and serves at functions; cleans event area during and after events; breaks down the 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

• Assembles and delivers all food and supplies for catered functions to their scheduled locations.
• Logs and maintains food temperatures.
• Arranges tables and decorations.
• Arranges buffet tables with food, beverage and service items according to standards.
• Serves food and beverages to guests.
• Thoroughly cleans location after event is completed.
• Returns food and beverages, serving equipment and utensils to catering facility.
• Distributes and collects customer comment cards for catered functions.
• Stocks, cleans and maintains catering facility and equipment.
• Ensures guests receive friendly, courteous service at all times.
• Maintains in‑depth knowledge of complete menu and products on hand.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment.
• Follows safety and sanitation policy and procedures at all times.
• Performs 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 server’s permit where required by state law.

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

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating 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. This job posting is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.