Job ID: 71477
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Location: Main Campus-Berkeley
Full/Part Time: Full Time
About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included.
We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.
Departmental Overview
In the Division of Student Affairs and under the Residential Student Services Programs portfolio, Berkeley Dining is a self-operated dining program focused on culinary excellence, social responsibility and supporting the living/learning environment of our customers.
Responsibilities
CATERING SERVICE
- Provide superior service to clients at beverage reception, buffet meal or plated meal service.
- Control customer access at catered events including checking identification cards.
- Maintain the appearance and cleanliness of work areas, dining rooms, equipment and utensils.
- Ensure timely delivery and set up of food and non-food products for catered events.
- Establish and maintain positive relations with our customers.
- Interact enthusiastically with customers and co-workers.
- Responsible for practicing good stewardship with university and customer resources.
PREPARATION AND SET-UP
- Gather, set-up, prepare, replenish, and distribute beverages, food and non-food products.
- Assist in merchandising catered events.
- Assemble food and non-food products for transport.
- Ensure all operational areas are clean and organized.
- Safely operate, maintain, and identify problems with all equipment used in production and service.
- Set tables with formal silverware, napkins, centerpieces and beverages.
BREAKDOWN AND STORAGE
- Breakdown and clean supplies, dining room and equipment after catered event.
- Maintain inventory control of food and beverage for catered events.
- Ensure the cleanliness, safety, and sanitation of designated storage and work areas.
- Store items such as china, linens, furniture, decorations, etc. after catered event.
- Professional development and other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in restaurant or catering environment.
- Customer service experience in a food service environment.
- Catering food service experience.
- Demonstrated ability to direct the work of others.
- Experience following directions related to job responsibilities.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to operate and maintain restaurant food service equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in inventory control.
- Food preparation experience.
- Experience providing wait and/or bartender service.
- Experience delivering items.
- Knowledge of and/or ability to learn UC Berkeley campus.
- ServSafe Certification.
Salary & Benefits
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $22.43 - $24.76.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check.
Driving Required
A valid driver's license and DMV check for driving record is required.
Other Information
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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