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COLLEGE ASSOCIATION POSITION

TITLE:

Catering and Dining Specialist (FS 5)

DEPARTMENT:

College Association

RATE OF PAY:

$17.75/hour

Description of Duties

The Catering and Dining Specialist is responsible for executing all established standards in catering and concession production, sanitation and service.

Principal Duties

  1. Responsible for preparing minor food provisions and small wares set ups for catered events, waits on tables and operates concession area for scheduled events.
  2. Creates catering packing lists, pack carts, set up and serve for assigned events.
  3. Responsible for pleasant and courteous service to customers and making specific requests known to supervisor.
  4. Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of designated areas and equipment in those areas.
  5. Keep areas in safe working condition.
  6. Operates cash registers, assess systems, clerical and record keeping tasks as assigned.
  7. Trains catering/concession staff as needed.
  8. Responsible for requisitioning food supplies as needed.
  9. Maintains and organizes catering equipment and supplies.

Lesser Duties

  1. Serves on committees as assigned.
  2. Performs housekeeping duties.
  3. Informs Catering Manager of departmental needs.
  4. Assists with food service in other areas as needed.
  5. Other related duties as assigned.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

  1. Customer/Client Focus
  2. Communication Proficiency
  3. Organizational Skills
  4. Teamwork Orientation
  5. Time Management

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position oversees Catering and Concession staff.

Work Environment

This job entails frequent exposure to smoke, steam, high temperatures, humidity and extreme cold. There is also frequent contact/immersion of hands in water, sanitation solutions, meat products, poultry products, seafood and produce items.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and stand for prolonged periods of time. The employee is frequently required to reach, bend, stoop, carry, push and lift objects up to 25 pounds. The employee must have the ability to remain calm under pressure and deal with unexpected situations.

Required Education

Required Education and Experience

  1. High school diploma or equivalent.
  2. One year of prior food service experience.
  3. Must possess a valid NYS driver’s license and be LENS approved for driving on and off campus.
  4. Must be NRA ServSafe certified within one year of employment.

Preferred Education and Experience

  1. Prior catering or food management experience.

Position Type and Expected Schedule

Full-time and part-time hours available. This is a seasonal position (based on the academic year).

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications

Review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

To Apply

Persons interested in the above position should submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references to Nichole Todd at oshea109@canton.edu or by mail to:

College Association, Inc.
Nichole Todd, Human Resources Representative
34 Cornell Drive
Canton, NY 13617

College Association, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.