Catering Front Desk Specialist
- Employer
- University of Oregon
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- May 17, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Management
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Catering Front Desk Specialist
Job no: 529477
Work type: Classified Staff
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Administrative/Office Support, Food Service/Hospitality
Department: University Housing
Classification: Office Specialist 1
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $15.21-$19.24 per hour
FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins
Position closes June 9, 2022
Special Instructions to Applicants
In addition to the online application, please submit:
1. Current resume; and
2. Names and contact information for three professional references.
Department Summary
Living on campus adds tremendous value for students and contributes to higher grades, staying and graduating from the University and future success.
University Housing, a department within the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management, is committed to facilitating students' development as they build an inclusive community, establish a sense of home, and succeed academically. Our goal is to become the model of excellence for providing accessible, affordable, and student-centered living-learning experiences; the preferred choice for all UO students.
We value diversity and respect, integrity, equity and inclusion, learning and growth, responsibility and accountability, safety and security. University Housing staff work hard to incorporate these values into daily work and practices to ensure an excellent UO experience.
University Housing units include Business Services, Dining Services, Facilities Services, Marketing and Communications, and Residence Life. University Housing is an educational and business department that is a self-sustaining, self-liquidating agency of the University (receives no tuition or tax support for its operating budget).
Position Summary
The Catering Front Desk position acts as the primary reception for University Housing's Catering & Conference Services Office. The position provides customer service and clerical support to Catering Services, Conference Services, and Housing Food Services through daily entry of catering orders, packing lists, report generation, and front desk reception.
On a daily basis, this position interacts with departmental staff, campus partners and public via phone calls, emails, and walk-ins; answers general questions and refers inquiries to appropriate resources according to University policy, Housing guidelines, and SEIU Bargaining Agreement.
This position is a full time, 12-month position and is supervised by and takes direction from the Catering Sales Manager.
Special Requirement:
Must have Lane County Food Handler's Card
Minimum Requirements
Completion of courses or training in Office Technology; OR
One year of general clerical experience which included typing, word processing, or other generation of documents; OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience.
Professional Competencies
- Work effectively independently as well as with a
team.
- Manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and stay organized
with keen attention to detail.
- Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate
effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and
cultures.
- Ability to understand and follow guidelines, policies, and
procedures.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience working in higher education.
- Experience with Catering and Hospitality related
software.
- Experience working in catering and/or the hospitality
industry.
FLSA Exempt: No
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
University of Oregon students and employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information see: https://coronavirus.uoregon.edu/vaccine.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.
In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.
To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/529477/catering-front-desk-specialist
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