Student Technical Assistant Catering
Corvallis, OR - USA
Job Summary
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
For additional information please contact: Sara Maruyama at
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability protected veteran and other protected status.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check possess and maintain a current valid drivers license in their state of residence be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard ) as per OSU Standard et seq.
Note:All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
This recruitment will be used to fill 10 part-time (maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Technical Assistant positions for the Department of Food Science and Technology at Oregon State University (OSU) in the OSU Creamery.
Position duties to be determined by the hiring unit but may include cleaning preparation operations and sales of products routine to the Beaver Classic food truck.
- Attending and operating food truck and catering events including driving the truck or other transportation vehicles working in a high-speed service environment and serving customers handling cash and/or tickets at varying events
- Prepare collect equipment for events set up and break down events
- Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and workspaces as the during events ensuring the truck meets Benton County health standards
- Working with clients to ensure events are executed as planned and sales are tracked accurately
OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires.
- Communication Teamwork Technology Professionalism Equity & Inclusion
- High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
- Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
- Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
- Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
- Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered full-time by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by theOffice of International Services(OIS) and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Required Qualifications
Ability to work individually and collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to take initiative and be self-motivated
Ability to shift ones approach when working with a variety of organizations and people from diverse cultures communication styles histories and team structures
Able to prioritize and complete assigned tasks and responsibilities in a timely manner
Passion and interest in food or foodservice
The candidate must be able to communicate effectively in both written and oral English
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check possess and maintain a current valid drivers license in their state of residence be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard ) as per OSU Standard et seq.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with event and program planning
Bilingual or multilingual
Prior food service or other customer service experience
Demonstratable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity
Working Conditions
Required to obtain an Oregon Food Handlers Card within 15 days of employment
Expected to work frequent evening and weekend hours as required to support production needs
Will be working in a fast-paced environment often required to lift more than 50 lbs
Lift push pull and carry items weighing 50-100 lab repeatedly
May require walking standing bending and stooping for extended periods
May require working with or around cleaning chemicals
Expected to work frequent evening and weekend hours as required to support production needs
Will be working in a fast-paced environment often required to lift more than 50 lbs
Lift push pull and carry items weighing 50-100 lab repeatedly
May require walking standing bending and stooping for extended periods
May require working with or around cleaning chemicals
Required to attend staff meetings supervisory meetings and professional development sessions
Shift and/or work assignments may be changed based on operational needs
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Oregon State University delivers exceptional, accessible education and problem-solving innovation as Oregon's largest and statewide public research university.