Student Technical Assistant - Catering

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University in Corvallis is hiring 10 part-time Student Technical Assistants for the OSU Creamery. Duties include cleaning, event setup, sales and cash handling, operating the Beaver Classic food truck, and ensuring Benton County health standards are met.

Responsibilities also include attending and operating events, driving the truck when required, and maintaining equipment and workspace cleanliness during busy service periods.

Qualifications

• Able to work individually and as part of a team within a busy environment.
• Strong initiative and self-motivation to complete tasks on time.
• Effective written and spoken English for customer service and coordination.
• Ability to adapt to different organizations and people from diverse backgrounds.
• Prior food service or event experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and attend a food truck for events and catering.
• Clean, prep and sanitize equipment and workspaces according to health standards.
• Assist with sales, handling cash, and tracking sales at events.
• Set up and break down events, drive or assist with transportation as needed.
• Coordinate with clients to ensure events run smoothly and on plan.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork and collaboration

Effective English communication

Initiative and self-motivation

Adaptability to diverse groups

Education

High school student status

Undergraduate student status

Graduate student status

Job description

Job Description

This recruitment will be used to fill 10 part‑time (maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Technical Assistant positions for the Department of Food Science and Technology at Oregon State University (OSU) in the OSU Creamery. Position duties to be determined by the hiring unit, but may include cleaning, preparation, operations and sales of products routine to the Beaver Classic food truck. Attending and operating food truck and catering events, including driving the truck or other transportation vehicles, working in a high‑speed service environment and serving customers, handling cash and/or tickets at varying events. Prepare, collect equipment for events, set up and break down events Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and workspaces as the during events, ensuring the truck meets Benton County health standards Working with clients to ensure events are executed as planned and sales are tracked accurately

Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
• High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home‑schooling program
• Undergraduate and post‑baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
• *International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full‑time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work individually and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to take initiative and be self‑motivated
• Ability to shift one’s approach when working with a variety of organizations and people from diverse cultures, communication styles, histories and team structures
• Able to prioritize and complete assigned tasks and responsibilities in a timely manner
• Passion and interest in food or foodservice
• The candidate must be able to communicate effectively in both written and oral English
• This position is designated as a critical or security‑sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self‑report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with event and program planning
• Bilingual or multilingual
• Prior food service or other customer service experience
• Demonstratable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity

Working Conditions

• Required to obtain an Oregon Food Handlers Card within 15 days of employment
• Expected to work frequent evening and weekend hours, as required, to support production needs
• Will be working in a fast-paced environment, often required to lift more than 50 lbs
• Lift, push, pull and carry items weighing 50-100 lab repeatedly
• May require walking, standing, bending and stooping for extended periods
• May require working with or around cleaning chemicals
• Required to attend staff meetings, supervisory meetings and professional development sessions
• Shift and/or work assignments may be changed based on operational needs

Salary Range

15.55

Start & End Dates

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-09-21

Anticipated End Date: Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

About Oregon State University

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide

Locations

• Oregon State’s statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
• Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state‑of‑the‑art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.
• OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
• Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statements

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

At Oregon State University, no qualified person shall, solely by reason of disability, be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of, any program or activity operated by the University.

If requested, OSU will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing and selection process.

Requests may be directed to the hiring unit, or to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone].

See Request an Accommodation Procedures for the OSU policy.