Server, Catering

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; Cold Spring Harbor (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is seeking a Seasonal Catering Server to join our event-focused dining team. This temporary role supports high-profile events, providing attentive service and hospitality to guests.

Responsibilities include setting up event spaces, guiding seating, serving food and beverages, describing menu items, and upholding health and safety standards. Prior experience is a plus but not required; training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required/beneficial.
• Experience in server or customer service is a plus but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and arrange event spaces, including tables, chairs, linens, and decor.
• Greet guests and guide seating or movement within event areas.
• Serve food and beverages with accuracy and hospitality.
• Describe menu items and accommodate dietary preferences or restrictions.
• Provide courteous service and respond to guest inquiries promptly.
• Follow health and safety regulations and maintain cleanliness.
• Help with post-event cleanup and return of equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Worker Type

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Job Description

Position Description

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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is hiring for an enthusiastic and customer-focused Seasonal Catering Server to join our dynamic team. As a Seasonal Catering Server, you will play a vital role in ensuring the success of various events hosted at CSHL. This temporary position offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in the hospitality industry while providing exceptional service to our guests.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist in the setup and arrangement of event spaces, including tables, chairs, linens, and decor.
• Ensure that event areas are clean, organized, and visually appealing prior to guest arrival.
• Greet guests warmly and guide them to their assigned seats or designated event areas.
• Efficiently serve food and beverages to guests, ensuring accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
• Knowledgeably describe menu items and assist guests with dietary preferences or restrictions.
• Provide excellent customer service, promptly addressing guests' inquiries, concerns, and special requests.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including proper food handling and sanitation practices.
• Ensure the safety of guests and fellow staff members during events.
• Assist with post-event cleanup and breakdown of event spaces, returning equipment and furnishings to designated areas

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a server or in a customer service role is a plus but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work evening and weekend shifts based on event schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team and maintain a positive attitude under pressure.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to providing outstanding guest service.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions from senior staff members.

Compensation And Benefits

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL Benefits sites to learn more. The salary range for this role is $17.72- $21.14. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

Environment

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone and our researchers have a wide variety of backgrounds.

CSHL is an EO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

For more information about CSHL, please visit us at www.cshl.edu.