Food & Beverage Specialist II - Culinary Lab & Events

UCF; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Employee discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

University of Central Florida in Orlando is seeking a Food and Beverage Specialist II to support undergraduate culinary labs, assist chefs, and help deliver high-quality catering events on campus. The role emphasizes hands-on lab life, safety, and excellence in service in an academic setting.

The position requires real kitchen experience, a Class E driver's license, and flexibility to work evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 1. 2+ years in a fast-paced culinary/restaurant environment.
• 2. Experience training or guiding others in food service or kitchen settings.
• 3. Basic knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and safe handling practices.
• 4. Experience supporting catered events, banquets, or large-volume prep.
• 5. Prior work in a higher education food lab or similar setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs and senior staff in training UCF undergrad students during labs.
• Plan and execute advanced catered events on Rosen Campus.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety of culinary labs and equipment.
• Ensure proper receiving, storage, and FIFO practices for food supplies; assist with deliveries.
• Perform additional duties as needed by department leadership.

Skills

Culinary experience

Training & mentoring

Food safety knowledge

Catering events

Higher ed kitchen experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

University of Central Florida in Orlando is seeking a Food and Beverage Specialist II to support undergraduate culinary labs, assist chefs, and help deliver high-quality catering events on campus. The role emphasizes hands-on lab life, safety, and excellence in service in an academic setting.

The position requires real kitchen experience, a Class E driver's license, and flexibility to work evenings/weekends as needed.