Job Details

Position Details

Req ID:
req19098

Position Title:
CATERING ASSOCIATE

Position Type:
Staff Full-Time

Position Number:
DS9828

OSU Campus:
OSU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Department:
OSUIT Cafeteria

Location Address:

Okmulgee, Oklahoma
United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):
10.39 - 11.02, Hourly

Work Schedule:
M-F 6:00a - 2:30p (subject to change)

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

GENERAL SUMMARY: TheCatering Associate is responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient catering serviceduring events and functions. Their duties involve a wide range of tasks, frompreparing and setting up for events to assisting in the Student Union cafeteria toprovide meals to students, employees and the public; and providing cateringservices for on and off campus functions.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the setup, preparation, and execution of catering functions on and off campus.
• Assist in maintaining the dish room, operating dishwashing machines, and restocking dishes in the proper areas.
• Provide customer service in dining area, including dining area sanitation.
• Assists with cooking, food preparation, and serving as assigned.
• Assist with stocking and cleaning of food service and prep areas.
• Run and balance register when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please upload cover letter, resume, and list of references for full consideration.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, anindividual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/orability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Evidences a history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior.
• Previous experience working in the food industry.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Ability to interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner while addressing concerns effectively.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring proper setup and breakdown of events.
• Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to food safety regulations, including proper handling, storage, and temperature control of food.
• The ability to read and comprehend both written and verbal instructions.
• Must be customer-service oriented.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to multi-task and assist in any area necessary.
• Ability to resolve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, co-workers and other campus personnel.
• Ability to communicate with a positive attitude.
• Excellent listening skills and customer responsiveness are essential.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively recognize and resolve conflict.
• Valid Oklahoma driver's license is required if driving a personal or university vehicle for university business.
• Must maintain a Food Handler's permit if needed.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Available to work special events, some of which may be at times other than standard work hours.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, and have full function of all limbs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must meet the physical demands of the position.
• Will be required to work during inclement weather conditions.

DISCLAIMER:
The above statementsare intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performedby people assigned to this job. They arenot intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skillsrequired of personnel so classified.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.