Interim Catering Assistant, Dining Services (Only Open To Current Lccc Dining Services Employees)

Overview

The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming. Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference.

A cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position is required. You can upload a cover letter when you create an applicant profile.

• This is an Interim position to temporarily fill this position while the permanent employee is out on extended leave. The interim period will last for a year or until the permanent employee returns.*
• Hours of Work: Monday

• Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm with availability to work potential weekends and nights when events are occuring.

• Screening will begin ASAP and continue until the position(s) is filled.

• Start date to be determined, but as soon as practicable after the hiring/interview process

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, benefited Classified 3 level position. Starting wage range: $15.56 - $17.58/hourly, depending upon experience.

• Educational Benefits for the employees and dependents

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 15 - 18 Paid Holiday/Closure Days

• Two Paid Personal Days

• Healthcare/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Generous Retirement Benefits

• 14.62% Employer Paid/4% Employee Paid

• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

• Onsite Childcare Center

• Professional Development Opportunities

Job Summary: Core responsibilities of this position include:

The Catering Assistant is responsible for preparing catering orders, prepping catering carts, putting away orders, delivering, setting up catering events, working cash bars, & working many of the events. The Catering Specialist will also work with the catering online program, interact with guests, and ensure high-quality customer service.

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Essential Functions

Essential Functions: - this position is Non-Exempt, i.e., is eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned).

• Setting Up Caterings

• Prepping carts for next day's/weeks caterings

• Following all food safety guidelines

• Keeping a clean work area

• Working cash bars and during certain catering events

• Assisting Catering Manager

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient working knowledge and ability with personal computing applications - specifically Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), Adobe products (e.g., Reader, Professional).

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with a diverse audience of staff, colleagues and customers.

• Ability to manage multiple demands without faltering, and maintaining a positive, proactive approach to the operation.

• Skilled at working within an environment that values collaboration, team orientations and inclusive decision making.

• Excellent customer service skills; ability to communicate clearly with a variety of people, in one-to-one and small group settings - either face-to-face, by telephone, or by other electronic means - ability to communicate in an informative manner, effectively listen, and be able to handle escalating situations with concern and confidence.

• Knowledge of basic office equipment including (but not limited to) personal computer and associated peripherals, fax machine, multi-line telephone, voice recorders, and other electronic devices.

• Ability to effectively and professionally execute the essential functions of this position with proven capabilities in establishing appropriate professional rapport, communicating with courtesy and tact, accurately determine other's needs, collect necessary information, and follow-through when requested.

• Ability to travel when necessary.

• Ability to read and interpret instructions in oral, written, or diagrammatical form (e.g., a flow chart of a process) and consider possible applications of business literature and legal documents.

Physical/Mental Demands:

To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, an employee must be able to:

• Maintain appropriate composure and necessary confidentiality with regard to both past and current employee, student, and donor data; documents; issues; etc., and respect privacy needs of employees, students, donors.

• Work in an industrial kitchen setting including but not limited to working with/on industrial cooking equipment, sharp objects, in confined spaces, complex machines, slippery surfaces, and chemicals; appropriate safety precautions, equipment, and procedures must be utilized at all times.

• Exposure to potential hazardous materials, chemicals, and flammable materials; appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) must be utilized

• Follow OSHA, regulations, and college safety practices and procedures at all times

• May be required to climb ladders, maneuver in confined spaces, squat, crawl, bend, twist, kneel, sit, stand, and extend arms over head.

• Comply with highly inflexible deadlines is required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; there will be multiple occurrences of sudden, urgent task completion required.

• Work a variable work schedule may be required including long workdays, evenings, weekends and response to emergencies as needed.

• Interact with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations.

• Frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities.

• Multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor.

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; a team lift technique is required for lifts exceeding 50 pounds

NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Highschool Diploma, GED, or equivalent.

• Two years of experience in the food service industry.

• Ability to work flexible hours and/or extended hours as needed.

• Must be TIPS certified or receive the training within three months of hire. LCCC will cover the cost.

• Must be a current LCCC Dining Services employee.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Food Service Management, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or related field; Culinary Certifications, or a combination of four years of training and years of experience directly related to managing a food service operation.

• Two years of experience in food service as a Grill Cook or equivalent.

If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.

LCCC DOES NOT SPONSOR H1B VISAS.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Laramie County Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, genetic information, political affiliation, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.

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