Per-diem Waitstaff & Bartender

Holy Cross; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Jesuit liberal arts college is seeking a dedicated individual to support catering services through setup, service, and cleanup during events. The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service skills and the ability to work independently while ensuring adherence to health standards and creating positive guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to become TIPS certified.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and breaking down catering events at various campus locations.
• Serving food and beverages to guests in a professional manner.
• Ensuring cleanliness and adherence to health code procedures.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Strong attention to detail

Education

TIPS certification (must be willing to obtain)

Job description

In support of Dining Service's mission and values, the incumbent may be called upon to perform any one or a combination of the following functions to set up, serve and break down catering events.This includes, but is not limited to:

• Setting dining tables and buffet tables with china, flatware, glassware, and linens.
• Run food from designated kitchen area to dining area on demand
• Set buffets with food presentation standing and practice in mind; ensuring safe food handling.
• Serving beverages and food items tableside to the guest.
• Prepare alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages while keeping a clean bar area
• Ability to interact with customers and staff in a pleasant and professional manner. Waits on customers in a timely and courteous manner, representing Holy Cross and the Dining department. Adheres to established customer service goals and standards.
• Assist in keeping a clean working area. Ensures that all front-of-house areas are properly maintained by wiping, washing, sweeping and picking up debris.
• Ensures that all health code procedures are followed. This includes but is not limited to; temperature management, personal hygiene and sanitation.
• Works independently and efficiently to set up and break down catering events at various campus locations and off-campus locations, and according to the venue's specific requirements.
• Flexibility to work at various locations on campus as directed by the supervisor in order to meet department-wide needs.

Requirements:

All employees will be subject to a background screening and reference check.

• Excellent customer service

• Strong attention to detail.

• Must be willing to become TIPS certified

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position is classified as non exempt level position for purposes of the federal wage and hour law. This position offers base pay plus generous gratuities.

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.

To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefitsAPPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume.

In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission) and its core commitment to diversity and inclusion. Please provide examples of any past work that illuminate your commitments in these areas. For more information, please visit http://holycross.edu/diversity.