Catering Attendant, Variable Shift, IU Dining and Hospitality

Department

IU BLOOMINGTON HOSPITALITY (BA-HSPY-IUBLA)

Department Information

IU Dining and Hospitality embraces and expands Indiana University’s core values of education, innovation, tradition, and inclusion, which embody the true spirit of Hoosier hospitality.

IU Hospitality infuses Indiana University’s beautiful campus with vibrant life, creating a home away from home for visitors and the IU community alike. From our space in the Indiana Memorial Union, hospitality staff serve thousands of guests each year through professional dining and retail operations, catered events, conferences, and celebrations, keeping our spaces clean and functional, our food tasty, and our customers happy.

Through meticulous planning and coordination, constant innovation, and a keen attention to detail, IU Catering staff use fresh, seasonal ingredients to deliver spectacular client-driven culinary experiences from piping hot coffee and in-house baked pastries for a meeting of 20 to a sumptuous 5-course meal and elegant custom cake for a wedding of 200 on campus and throughout Bloomington. 

Job Summary

If you’re a person who loves taking care of people, enjoys events and is passionate about guest service, this is the job for you! You’ll have the opportunity to work high profile events as part of a large team and to run point on smaller events. You can look forward to making a guest’s day at every event you work, and be a valued part of an exceptional, growing team with unlimited potential.

General Responsibilities

• Participates in service area setup and close down plans. 
• Sets up meeting rooms, banquet rooms, performance halls, classrooms, outdoor venues and other facilities.
• Coordinates with servers and equipment for assigned event. 
• Inspects equipment for defects or damage and notifies maintenance personnel or outside service contractors for repairs.
• Assists servers to maintain delivery and execution of event.
• Interacts with clients to determine customer needs and resolve problems or concerns during all events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• General knowledge at the high school level

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Previous experience in related field

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Food Safety (ServSafe) certification within 180 days from date of hire
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by Indiana University
• Proof of Server Permit Application upon date of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Knowledge of basic kitchen sanitation methods and food safety practices
• Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform work requiring considerable standing and light-medium physical effort under hot and or humid working conditions
• Ability to maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene
• Ability to review and analyze impending menus to determine appropriate levels for supplies
• Ability to work in team environment as an effective team player
• Working knowledge of preparation methods and practices for a variety of foods
• Ability to read and interpret recipes and calculate necessary quantities of ingredients
• Ability to learn and operate institutional kitchen equipment
• Ability to coordinate both preparation and timing for menu food items

Working Conditions / Demands

This position requires tasks typically assocaited with the back-of-house food service work. It involves periods of both sedentary work and times of frequent movement about the workspace. Using commercial kitchen equipment and tools, moving supplies weighing from 20 to 50 pounds, and effective communication skills are necessary. This role also will work around both hot and cold temperatures and loud noises. This role involves working with meat and plant-based food products as well as a variety of ingredients that may include some or all of the top 9 allergens in the preparation of menu items. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

Salary plan and grade: SM 1FS

This is an AFSCME union covered position.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana 

Advertised Salary

$15.00 per hour

Work Hours

Shift times may vary according to business needs. Management reserves the right to adjust work hours to accommodate special meals and events. 

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Operations

Job Family: Food Services

Click here to learn more about Indiana University’s Job Framework.

Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Campus Safety and Security

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at [email protected] or by visiting IUPD.

Contact Us

Request Support

Telephone: 812-856-1234

Read Full Description