Catering Service Attendant

Position Summary:

We are looking for individuals with diverse talents and backgrounds to join our nationally recognized team that is committed to providing exciting and healthy food options to students, faculty and staff on campus. The University of Dayton is proud to be named the Best Place to Work in the annual Best of Dayton contest.

Under direction of the Catering Services Operations Assistant or an Event Supervisor, the Catering Service Attendant provides services related to catered functions on and off campus. The Catering Service Attendant provides service according to order specifications, assists in food preparation, works as bartender, follows set up and sanitation procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

*Must have high school diploma or GED
*Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, reach, push, pull. Ability to lift equipment, food supplies up to 40 pounds in weight on a regular and continuing basis.
*Ability to stand or walk up to 4 hours at a time.
*Possess finger dexterity to use small tools proficiently and have hand/finger/eye coordination.
*Position may be exposed to wet floors, temperature extremes and loud noise. Must be able to tolerate these conditions.
*Able to exert fast paced mobility.
*Able to visually differentiate colors for the purpose of food safety.
*Able to effectively communicate (written and spoken) in English.
*Ability to listen attentively to customers, supervisors and other employees.
*Able to work nights and weekends; able to adapt schedule to manage food service events.
*FLEXIBILITY REGARDING SCHEDULING IS ESSENTIAL.

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

*ServSafe certified.
*Fine dining or catering experience.
*Valid driver license and certifiable per University requirements with less than six points on driving record.
*Able to drive catering transport vehicles.
*Successful experience assisting customers.
*Successful experience working with students and a diverse multi cultural staff.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is part-time, partial benefit eligible approximately 25 hrs./week. Must be able to work varied scheduled including mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.

A federal court on December 7, 2021, issued a ruling that suspends the COVID-19 vaccine requirement that applies to federal contractors nationwide. With this development, the University will pause any enforcement action against employees who have not complied with the requirement to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 8, 2021 or to have requested an exemption to maintain their employment status.

The University will continue to monitor the state of the pandemic on campus and in the community as well as developments in federal and state requirements, and also will continue to regularly consult with public health officials and our medical panel. As has been the case throughout the pandemic, our protocols and requirements are subject to change depending on conditions on campus or in our community, and government requirements.

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.