Event Catering Specialist — Full-Time, Free Meals & Benefits

CP11 University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while on shift

Tuition assistance (benefits)

Professional development opportunities

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire in Durham is seeking a catering assistant to plan, prepare, and stage events, coordinating with kitchen staff and event coordinators to ensure spaces and equipment are ready for successful occasions.

You will deliver, service, and clean up at university events, maintaining sanitation standards and equipment, and keeping a clean work area while supporting a fast-paced campus environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food service and catering operations.
• Ability to handle and serve food safely per sanitation standards.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to lift and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, stage events and room setups in coordination with kitchen staff and event coordinators.
• Deliver, service, and cleanup of events with on-site food/beverage service and equipment management.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and ensure sanitation compliance.

Skills

Food service operations

Food safety & sanitation

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The University of New Hampshire in Durham is seeking a catering assistant to plan, prepare, and stage events, coordinating with kitchen staff and event coordinators to ensure spaces and equipment are ready for successful occasions.

You will deliver, service, and clean up at university events, maintaining sanitation standards and equipment, and keeping a clean work area while supporting a fast-paced campus environment.