Catering Assistant

Shift (United States of America) Who We Are: Swarthmore Dining is dedicated to serving our community with nutritious and satisfying food in a welcoming environment every day. Our mission is to offer a diverse menu that features high-quality ingredients, emphasizing locally grown and sustainably produced products whenever possible. We are committed to inclusive dining by ensuring vegetarian, vegan, and accommodations for dietary restrictions are always available. As a self-operated dining program encompassing Residential Dining, 3 retail locations, and catering, we pride ourselves on providing a work-life balance that is often difficult to find in the restaurant industry. Join us at Swarthmore Dining to be a part of a vibrant community committed to quality, sustainability, and exceptional service in a state-of-the-art kitchen setting. The Opportunity: Assists Catering Manager with all aspects of a catering function including culinary support,timely, safe, reliable and friendly service and hospitality, set up and delivery of all catered functions and events on campus, support commissary when directed and to assist in deliveries to other areas on campus upon request. This is a 9-month position, scheduled to work between the months of August-May. Essential Responsibilities: Assist Catering Manager with Culinary Support, including prep, cook, plating, serving Properly and efficiently gather all equipment needed per function. Wear uniform as established by department and affair Arrive to work clean, hygienic and ready to start the shift. Gather or produce all food items to include baked goods, deli meats/cheese and or sandwich items, salads and any other items consistent with the Catering order and delineate where to provide these items, in a secure, sanitary manner. Produce and provide hot and cold beverages with standard set ups of small wares and equipment. Label all functions in accordance with catering standards/guidelines Closely follow planograms to ensure consistent set ups per each function as per catering standards. Deliver, set up and break down all functions in an efficient and timely manner. Process equipment properly after each function. Follow recipes and standards as directed. Meet daily with the Catering Manager to discuss and establish a plan for the day's events that includes, timeline, needs and any issues that may arise such as missing or damaged equipment, etc. Maintain cleanliness, both interior and exterior of Dining Services vehicles and ensure that they are properly fueled and ready to use. Report any issues with catering vehicles. Properly organize, clean and sanitize, daily, catering worktables, storage areas, walk-in cooler shelving, cold box, freezer units and floors. Additional Responsibilities Ability to work a varied schedule to include nights, weekends, holidays. Greet customers by being friendly, courteous and engaging. Take weekly inventory of catering paper supplies. Organize, break down boxes, sweep and clean catering storage areas to include dry goods area, kitchen workstation and any additional areas as directed. Assist with any Front of the House, receiving and or utility work when catering is not What you bring: Required Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent 2-3 years catering and food production experience Communicate clearly and effectively Valid Pa. Driver’s license RAMP certification (may be taken upon hire) Preferred Qualifications AOS in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Certificate 3-5 catering and food production experience Serv-Safe Certification What You Will Get: You’ll work at one of the world's most renowned liberal arts Colleges, with incredible benefits, a stunning 420-acre campus, and a collaborative work environment. Join a team of passionate, creative people who work hard and have fun supporting the College students, faculty, and staff. We want to hear from you if you are excited about this role! For full consideration and priority review, submit applications with pay expectations, including a resume and cover letter, and the application materials will be reviewed immediately and on a rolling basis until the position is filled. If you have experience that meets any of the preferred qualifications, please include a detailed explanation of any such experience in your cover letter and how it meets the preferred qualification(s). The market range for this position is $20.60-$24.00 per hour, which represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. The salary offered is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience and education of the final selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. PA Criminal Clearance Required Swarthmore College requires a PA Criminal background check for all staff positions prior to the start of employment. MVR Clearance Required by Position Due to operating a College owned motor vehicle while performing essential job responsibilities for this position, a motor vehicle report (MVR) clearance is required prior to the start of employment. Applications received are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. An optional cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position is preferred. If you have experience that meets any of the preferred qualifications, please include a detailed explanation of any such experience in your cover letter and how it meets the preferred qualification(s). Upon benefit eligibility, the College contributes 10% of an employee’s salary to their retirement account. Employees are 100% vested in their accounts on the date participation begins. Swarthmore Benefits and Programs Retirement Plans Tuition Grant Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Paid Time Off (Staff) Holiday Schedule Swarthmore College is committed to creating a culture of respect and inclusion so that every member of our community feels a sense of belonging. We actively seek and welcome candidates with diverse perspectives and experiences, exceptional qualifications, and a demonstrable commitment to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any identity or characteristic protected by law or College Policy.