UCLA Catering is seeking energetic, hospitality-driven On-Call Banquet Servers to support high-profile campus events, academic galas, athletics functions, and off-campus catered gatherings. In this role, you will bring events to life by managing venue setup, providing food and beverage service, running buffet stations, and conducting event breakdowns.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, value teamwork, and take pride in delivering hospitality at the nation's top public university, we want to hear from you.
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications
- Ability to sufficiently communicate in written and verbal English to receive work assignments and share information with supervisors and colleagues (Required)
- Skill in interacting effectively with guests, team members, and managers in a high-volume, public setting using positive body language, direct eye contact, active listening, and friendly and professional demeanor (Required)
- Ability to work cooperatively as a part of a team (Required)
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with a fluctuating workload (Required)
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic calculations necessary to understand recipes, measurements, and portion sizes (Required)
- Ability to comply with safety and sanitation standards and procedures for food storage, production, and service (Required)
- Ability to engage with diverse populations in a respectful and culturally responsive manner (Required)
- Ability to remain calm in the face of adversity, such as customer dissatisfaction (Required)
- Demonstrated ability to prepare beverages and complete single-step food preparation tasks such as slicing bread and arranging food items on a buffet table (Required)
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance (Required)
- Working knowledge of basic culinary techniques, terminology, and practices (Preferred)
- Working knowledge of alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and spirits (Preferred)
Special Conditions for Employment
- Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
- Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
- Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
- Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
- Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
- Must be available to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on departmental needs (Required)
- Drive University vehicles, such as electric carts and vans (Required)
Schedule
Variable
Union/Policy Covered
SX-Service
Complete Position Description
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Campus Requisition #:
11181
UC Payroll Title:
FOOD SVC WORKER SR PD
Department:
CATERING PRODUCTION
Appointment Type:
6 - Staff: Per Diem
Anticipated Hiring Pay Scale:
$34.56 Hourly
USD $22.91/Hr. - USD $22.91/Hr.
Onsite | Remote | Hybrid Type:
Fully Onsite
Department Location:
425 Westwood Plaza
Full or Part Time:
PART_TIME
