Catering Server

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a Catering Server to support university dining events with outstanding guest service and teamwork. The role involves supervising event operations, coordinating food preparation and staff, and ensuring a positive, welcoming dining experience for guests.

Applicants should have a high school diploma plus three years in catering or hospitality, strong customer service skills, and the ability to lead staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and three years of catering, hospitality, or restaurant experience.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate clearly with guests and team members.
• Ability to lead, motivate staff, and coordinate event operations.
• Food handlers permit or ability to obtain by passing required safety tests.

Responsibilities

• Supervise catering event operations, including setup, service, and cleanup for university dining events.
• Provide exceptional customer service to guests and ensure a welcoming dining experience.
• Coordinate transportation, preparation, and management of food items and supplies for catered events and meals.
• Hire, schedule, train, and lead student staff to ensure efficient event operations.
• Assist with menu planning, event coordination, and preparation to support catering services.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Working Title

Catering Server

Department

Housing: Catering-12429

Description Of Work

The University Catering team is dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding guest service at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. We are seeking a motivated Catering Server to join our team and help create memorable events through excellent service and teamwork.

• Supervise catering event operations, including event setup, service, and cleanup for university dining events
• Provide exceptional customer service to guests while ensuring a positive and welcoming dining experience
• Coordinate the transportation, preparation, and management of food items and supplies for catered events and special meals
• Hire, schedule, train, and lead support staff, including student employees, to ensure efficient event operations
• Assist with menu planning, event coordination, and preparation to support successful catering services

About Us

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Retirement plans with university match
• A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

Learn more about working at UNL : https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma plus three years catering, hospitality, or restaurant experience; equivalent experience considered.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff members.
• Food handlers permit or ability to obtain by passing the Safety and Sanitation test required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team
• Experience planning and coordinating events
• Skilled in table decorating and event presentation
• Serve Safe certification

Posted Salary

$18.00/hr