CATERING ATTENDANT (PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Retirement Plan

Health & Wellness

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Auto & Home Program

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in Springfield, MO is seeking a Catering Assistant to deliver and serve food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the catering captain. You will set up and serve at events, drive a delivery truck if required, and ensure accurate execution and a neat breakdown of setups.

The role requires maintaining food temperatures, stocking and cleaning, interacting with guests, and knowing the menu.

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.

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 events are completed.
• Returns food, 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.

Job description

Job Summary

Delivers and serves food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the catering captain. Ensures accurate execution of 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 events are completed.
• Returns food, 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

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:

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

Compensation

Pay range: $15.00 to $17.00 per hour.

Location

901 South National Avenue Springfield, MO 65897 – Missouri State University campus.

Additional Information

Position may require working year‑round, including during academic breaks where work may be unpaid.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions of the position.

Note: This job listing is not necessarily comprehensive. The company reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities.

Pay transparency information: https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED.pdf