CATERING ATTENDANT (PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 19,286; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is seeking a part-time food service employee to deliver and serve food at various events. This role involves extensive customer interaction, ensuring the execution of services, and maintaining cleanliness of event spaces.

Qualified candidates will need a valid food handler’s permit and may need a driver’s license. This position offers opportunities for training and development as well as various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work part-time, including weekdays and weekends.
• Must possess or be able to obtain necessary permits by state law.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and serves food at scheduled functions.
• Sets up and cleans event areas.
• Returns leftover food and equipment to catering facility.

Skills

Food service knowledge

Customer service

Safety and sanitation compliance

Education

Valid food handler’s permit

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Job Summary

Delivers and serves food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the catering captain. Ensures the accurate execution of all events during the shift, may drive a catering delivery truck, sets up and cleans event areas, and returns leftover food and equipment to the catering facility in a timely manner.

Location

UT Rio Grande Valley – 200-298 N Sugar Road, Edinburg, TX 78541

Schedule & Compensation

Part‑time; hours may vary, including weekdays and weekends. Pay range is $12.00 to $14.00 per hour.

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, decorations, and 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, beverages, serving equipment, and utensils to the 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 a 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 servers’ 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

Full‑time positions also offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Work Schedule Notes

Because this position requires services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (e.g., winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Such periods may be unpaid and considered temporary layoff. Depending on business needs, you may be required to work year‑round, potentially at a different location during break periods.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Chartwells Higher Education maintains a drug‑free workplace.