SUMMER CATERING ATTENDANT (FULL AND PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is hiring full-time and part-time summer catering attendants in Gainesville, FL. The role involves delivering and serving food during events, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring excellent guest service. Required qualifications include the ability to obtain a food handler’s permit. The pay ranges from $14.00 to $16.00 per hour with benefits such as training opportunities and health programs. Open availability is essential for various shifts including mornings, afternoons, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license may be required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid food handler’s permit and/or alcohol servers’ permit where required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and serve food at scheduled functions under supervision.
• Assemble and deliver all food and supplies for catered functions.
• Log and maintain food temperatures.
• Clean location after event is completed.
• Ensure guests receive friendly, courteous service.

Job description

We are hiring immediately for full‑time and part‑time summer catering attendant positions. The role will be based at the University of Florida, 655 Reitz Union Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611. Open availability is required, with shifts in the morning, afternoon, evening and weekend. Candidates may be students. Pay ranges from $14.00 to $16.00 per hour.

Job Summary

Delivers and serves food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the catering captain. Ensures the accurate execution of all events during the shift. May drive a catering delivery truck. Sets up and serves at functions; cleans the event area during and after events; breaks down the setup and leaves the area neat and clean; returns leftover food and equipment to the catering facility in a timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble and deliver all food and supplies for catered functions to their scheduled locations.
• Log and maintain food temperatures.
• Arrange tables and decorations.
• Arrange buffet tables with food, beverage and service items according to standards.
• Serve food and beverages to guests.
• Thoroughly clean location after event is completed.
• Return food, beverages, serving equipment and utensils to catering facility.
• Distribute and collect customer comment cards for catered functions.
• Stock, clean and maintain catering facility and equipment.
• Ensure guests receive friendly, courteous service at all times.
• Maintain in‑depth knowledge of complete menu and products on hand.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow safety and sanitation policy and procedures at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license may be required; must possess or be able to obtain a valid food handler’s permit and/or alcohol servers’ permit where required by state law.

Benefits

Both full‑time and part‑time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full‑time positions also offer additional benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time‑off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed remotely, see the dedicated link for paid time‑off benefits information.

Because this position requires performing services in an educational facility, there may be periods during which the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year‑round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer: This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.