Catering and Events Student Assistant
Catering and Events Student Assistant
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University of Lynchburg - Lynchburg VA
Student
Not Specified
$11.00 Hourly
None
Temporary
Restaurant - Food Service
Description
Position Title: Catering and Events Student Assistant
Supervisors Title & Department Structure:Dave Neely Catering and Events Supervisor Josh Brown Manager of Catering and Events
Session: Fall 2025
Hourly Rate & Position Classification: $11.00 hourly team member.
Average hours per week: 7-15 hours weekly based on campus events
Job Purpose: Offer exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence
Position Summary:
As a student employee this position is part of the University of Lynchburg Catering
and Events team during the academic year working under the supervision of the
Catering and Events Supervisors as well as working with all other university
professional staff clients and conference groups.
and Events team during the academic year working under the supervision of the
Catering and Events Supervisors as well as working with all other university
professional staff clients and conference groups.
The Catering and Events Team Member is responsible for completing tasks that
assist the day-to-day coordination of catering conferences events and support
operations. This front-line position is often the first point of contact for clients and
guests. The successful candidate will gain experience in conference planning
customer service communication teamwork space organization/setup logistics
and a strong work ethic.
assist the day-to-day coordination of catering conferences events and support
operations. This front-line position is often the first point of contact for clients and
guests. The successful candidate will gain experience in conference planning
customer service communication teamwork space organization/setup logistics
and a strong work ethic.
Skills Development & Learning Opportunities Available:
Communication and Teamwork Skills
Express oneself clearly and positively to a team supervisor and customers.
Strategize effective and efficient ways to produce a common goal within a team.
Demonstrate active listening skills.
Customer Service Skills
Provide accurate information to customers.
Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy to customers
Critical thinking and logical problem solving
Develop confidence to solve issues independently
Demonstrate decision making skills on behalf of the department
Express oneself clearly and positively to a team supervisor and customers.
Strategize effective and efficient ways to produce a common goal within a team.
Demonstrate active listening skills.
Customer Service Skills
Provide accurate information to customers.
Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy to customers
Critical thinking and logical problem solving
Develop confidence to solve issues independently
Demonstrate decision making skills on behalf of the department
Leadership Skills
Utilize delegation and leadership skills in a face-paced customer focused
environment
Utilize delegation and leadership skills in a face-paced customer focused
environment
Essential Duties:
Preparing for and serving guests at banquets luncheons meetings and events
Processing linens through all phases of the event including preparation storage
setup cleanup laundering and folding.
Attending to food and beverage needs of guests during events conferences
banquets etc.
Unloading equipment/furniture from buildings/trucks and setting up spaces for
events and housing units including chairs tables and other furnishing
Processing linens through all phases of the event including preparation storage
setup cleanup laundering and folding.
Attending to food and beverage needs of guests during events conferences
banquets etc.
Unloading equipment/furniture from buildings/trucks and setting up spaces for
events and housing units including chairs tables and other furnishing
Support the planning and execution of all aspects of conference logistics
(meeting space catering transportation special events parking etc.).
Ensuring the event spaces are clean and organized.
Adhering to event safety standards.
Ensuring excellent levels of customer service.
Setting up lighting and audio/visual (A/V) equipment as needed.
Inspecting equipment for damage after use as needed.
Packing up equipment when the event is completed.
Other duties as assigned.
(meeting space catering transportation special events parking etc.).
Ensuring the event spaces are clean and organized.
Adhering to event safety standards.
Ensuring excellent levels of customer service.
Setting up lighting and audio/visual (A/V) equipment as needed.
Inspecting equipment for damage after use as needed.
Packing up equipment when the event is completed.
Other duties as assigned.
Equipment Used:
Kitchen supplies
Laundry machine and dryer
Various food and beverage containers and accessories
Golf cart/Utility vehicle/Hand truck/Push carts
Computer/Printer/Copier/Audio/Visual Equipment
Basic hand tools
Various food and beverage containers and accessories
Golf cart/Utility vehicle/Hand truck/Push carts
Computer/Printer/Copier/Audio/Visual Equipment
Basic hand tools
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Holiday weekend and night availability
Must possess exceptional interpersonal skills a proactive friendly demeanor
and positive attitude at all times with patrons staff and co-workers.
Must be willing to cross-train and work in various capacities.
Diligence and attentive to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Physical stamina and high energy levels.
Ability to perform under stress and quickly pivot to meet customer requests.
Excellent multitasking ability. Can-do attitude.
Ability to lift up-to 50 lbs.
and positive attitude at all times with patrons staff and co-workers.
Must be willing to cross-train and work in various capacities.
Diligence and attentive to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Physical stamina and high energy levels.
Ability to perform under stress and quickly pivot to meet customer requests.
Excellent multitasking ability. Can-do attitude.
Ability to lift up-to 50 lbs.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential duties. Depending on job tasks physical demands may require
standing and walking for extended lengths of time and may require lifting pushing
pulling moving and carrying items up to 50lbs (unassisted).
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential duties. Depending on job tasks physical demands may require
standing and walking for extended lengths of time and may require lifting pushing
pulling moving and carrying items up to 50lbs (unassisted).
Schedule & WorkingConditions:
This is a part-time position and hours will vary based on the events schedule.
Flexibility and willingness to work long and irregular hours and days evenings
weekends and holidays as needed. Work is indoor and outdoor with certain events
operating rain or shine. There is possible exposure to rain direct sunlight and loud
noise levels.
Flexibility and willingness to work long and irregular hours and days evenings
weekends and holidays as needed. Work is indoor and outdoor with certain events
operating rain or shine. There is possible exposure to rain direct sunlight and loud
noise levels.
Educational Requirements:
Currently a student in good standing with the University of Lynchburg
Must be a returning student for at least one additional school term
Graduated Seniors are not eligible.
Must be a returning student for at least one additional school term
Graduated Seniors are not eligible.
Special Licenses: Valid USA drivers license
Special Experience Requirements: None
Additional Requirement: Must be 18 years of age or older
Employment Type
Student
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