Part-time Event Services Employee

Central; Pella, Northern (IA, KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Central in Iowa's campus community seeks student staff to assist with events and catering duties. The role involves helping with opening and closing tasks, food preparation, buffet setup, and maintaining a clean work area, primarily on weekends with some weeknights.

You will work with a team to ensure smooth event execution, interact professionally with guests, and flexible scheduling adapts to campus events and catering needs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 14 years old to apply.
• Weekend availability required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with opening, food prep, station setup, closing tasks, and cleanup.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
• Present a professional appearance at all times.
• Work cooperatively with team members, supervisors, and guests.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Job description

Description

Responsible to the Director of Events Services and Catering Manager for various support duties. This position assists with events and meals on Central’s campus, as well as other local venues. Hours vary according to Events, Catering needs, but will be primarily weekends with occasional weeknight hours.

General Responsibilities

• Assist with opening, food prep, station setup, closing tasks, and overall cleanup
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area and equipment
• Present a clean, neat, and professional appearance at all times
• Be open, adaptable, and flexible in a dynamic work environment
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with team members, supervisors, and guests
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management

14 - 15 Year Olds

• Help with setting up catering events. Maintaining buffet lines and perform server duties at various events. Ensuring dishes and pans are properly cleaned and stored.

16 – 17 years old - duties of 14-15 year old description plus:

• Help with prepping and setting up catering events. Maintaining buffet lines and perform server duties at various events. Ensuring dishes and pans are properly cleaned and stored.

18 years old and up

• Duties of 14-17 year old descriptions plus bartending and ability to drive campus vehicles (after required certification).

Requirements

• Must be at least 14 years old to apply
• 14-15 years old: May work no more than 3 hours a day on school days and no more than 8 hours a day on non-school days between hours of 7am and 7pm. May work no more than 18 hours a week when school is in session. Between June 1 and Labor Day, the evening end time is extended to 9pm. May work no more than 40 hours per week when school is not in session.
• Must have weekend availability