Catering Services Worker - Mississippi State University

Aramark; Mississippi; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Mississippi State University is seeking a Catering Services Worker to support event operations at campus venues. You will assist with setup, transport equipment and food, serve guests, and break down after events, ensuring smooth service and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have customer service experience and a willingness to work flexible, event-based hours. Training in Food Handling and Alcohol Service may be required.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Previous catering experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must follow the required dress code.
• Must be available to work event-based hours.
• Must complete Food Handling training as required.

Responsibilities

• Set up catering and event service according to client requests and banquet order.
• Transport and deliver catering food and beverage with supplies and equipment.
• Set up chairs, tables, buffet lines and other event equipment as requested.
• Replenish food and beverage during events.
• Maintain cleanliness of service areas during events.
• Pickup and clean up deliveries after service.
• Break down and return equipment to storage after events.
• Provide excellent customer service to guests.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Catering experience

Independence

Dress code compliance

Event hours flexibility

Job description

Catering Services Worker – Mississippi State University

Requisition #: 662619

Location: Mississippi State, MS, US, 39762

Job Description

The Catering Services Worker supports the event operations team in running successful catering orders and events within the location. The Catering Services Worker supports and carries out event set up, transporting equipment, food, or other supplies to the event location, serving guests during the event, and breaking down/cleaning up after the end of an event.

Job Responsibilities

• Set up catering and event service according to client/customer requests and banquet event order
• Transport and deliver catering food and beverage with all vital supplies and equipment
• Set up chairs, tables, buffet lines and other event equipment as requested in banquet event order
• Replenish Food and Beverage products during events
• Maintain appearance and cleanliness of food service areas during events
• Pick up and clean up food and beverage deliveries after service
• Break down and clean area after the conclusion of the events and return equipment to accurate storage
• Provide excellent customer service to all guests
• Follow safety policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience preferred
• Previous catering experience preferred
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Must follow the required dress code as assigned
• Must be available to work event‑based hours
• Must be able to complete Food Handling and Alcohol Service training as required

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.