Details
Open Date 03/06/2026
Requisition Number PRN16825N
Job Title Clerical/Events Support Specialist
Working Title Catering Supervisor
Career Progression Track B
Track Level
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week 15-20 hours per week
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Summary
Hours vary according to events scheduled at Rice-Eccles Stadium and Jon M. Huntsman Center.
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area President
Department 00842 - Rice-Eccles Stadium
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $15.00/h
Close Date 06/06/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
This is a supervisor position that is responsible for ensuring the level of service and standards of the University of Utah Stadium and Arena Food Services are met on a consistent basis. Supporting the kitchen staff with up to date information about upcoming events. Communicating with clients about their needs at their events. Supervising service during events.
Responsibilities
Responsible to meet with staff and go through the details of the event
Menu planning and supervision of menu execution during events
Invoice clients once events have been completed
All other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
Menu Planning
Knowledge of food and beverage products and cooking procedures
Health and safety rules, regulations, and laws
Extensive customer service experience is a must
Required:
o Ability to effectively to communicate with staff
o Experience managing fast paced food operations
o Ability to work with in a team environment
o Must be able to work late evenings, holidays, and weekends
o Must be able to speak and understand English
Physical Demands:
Exposed to continuous walking, standing, and twisting
Exposed to intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling and climbing stairs
Minimum Qualifications
One year customer service or related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills; and basic computer skills required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
o Experience managing multiple locations
o Knowledge of food handling rules and regulations
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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