Catering Service Worker

Sodexo; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Training and development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Shift meals / allowances

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Banquet Server on-site at the University of Southern Maine in Portland. This on-call part-time role involves welcoming guests, organizing service lines, and supporting catering during events.

Flexible shifts and a focus on customer-first service are key requirements. Responsibilities include setting up catering, serving food/beverages, maintaining clean service areas, and timely attendance for scheduled shifts.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented and reliable candidate with a safety-focused attitude.
• Possess a valid driver’s license; no formal experience required.

Responsibilities

• Organize, set up and deliver catering services to the requested location or conference room.
• Provide prompt and courteous service to all customers.
• Set up food and beverages in a professional manner with required condiments and service ware.
• Ensure spaces are cleaned up after meetings/events and attend scheduled shifts on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned per client and account needs.

Skills

Team oriented

Adaptable

Reliable

Safety conscious

Job description

Banquet Server

Location: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE - PORTLAND - 10387004

Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type: On-call part-time

Pay Range: $19.00 - $19.00

University students with restrictions on number of hours they can work, including international students, should apply for open student worker positions at the school they attend. You can search student worker jobs here (https://sodexo.paradox.ai/7nq0G05)

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do:

As a Banquet Server at Sodexo, you are also a warm welcomer and smile maker for our customers. You will operate the service line with a customer-first approach. This role may include serving of our vibrant menus and ensuring all working areas are kept clean and tidy.

Responsibilities include:

• Organize, set up and deliver requested catering services to specific requested location or conference room.
• Provide prompt and courteous service to all customers.
• Set up all food and beverage in a professional appearance and logical manner, ensuring all condiments and service ware are available as needed
• Ensures all services are cleaned up at the end of the meeting/event
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

What You Bring:

• Successful candidates will be team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and nurturers of a healthy/safe working environment for all.
• 0 – 1 year of related experience is beneficial
• Additional Requirements: Possess a valid driver’s license

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What We Offer:

• Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life’s important moments.
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career
• Full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
• In addition to Sodexo’s standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.

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Overall, Sodexo strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about Sodexo’s benefit offerings during the interview process.

Who we are:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace culture and belonging as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please complete this form.