Job Description

Catering Event Server

Hiring Department: University Housing and Dining

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date: Ongoing

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT Main Campus

General Notes

Benefits: UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Free Capital Metro bus rides
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• Career growth & professional development

Purpose

The Catering Server for Forty Acres Catering within Longhorn Hospitality under University Housing and Dining (UHD) is responsible for setting up, serving, and breaking down catering events across campus, ensuring high standards of hospitality and service. This position will work collaboratively with a team to provide seamless service, maintain a clean and organized environment, and uphold the university's commitment to excellence in dining. This role requires a passion for customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for serving food & beverage to attendees and set up/replenishment of food stations as needed for catering functions. Understand the event menu and assist guests regarding menu items in an informative and helpful way. Assist the banquet captain as needed throughout the event. Report any issues to the Banquet Captain or Catering Manager.
• Read and understand banquet event orders (BEOS) in order to assist with set-up and break down responsibilities for full-service catering events. Set up and break down responsibilities include, but are not limited to, service equipment, wares, tables, table linens, dcor, merchandising, and table settings.
• Provide prompt and courteous service to guests during catering event functions to ensure a five-star guest experience. Greet and interact with event attendees in a professional and upbeat manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and condition of work areas and equipment based on safety and sanitation policies.
• May drive a University of Texas (UT) company vehicle and transport food and equipment throughout campus as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience as a waiter in a dining establishment.
• Experience with operating standard kitchen equipment.
• Ability to complete and maintain Food Safety Training required by University Housing and Dining.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of server experience.
• Three or more years of experience in customer service.
• Experience in event services.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook.
• Experience working in a university setting.

Salary Range

$39,520+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).
• May work in extreme temperatures.
• May work around chemicals.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Climbing of ladders.
• Pushing, pulling, and moving up to 50 pounds.
• Lifting and moving up to 62 pounds.
• The successful candidate must successfully complete testing for strength and agility prior to employment.

Work Shift

• Work hours and days may vary to include nights and weekends depending on business needs.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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