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Occidental College

Events Services Assistant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Paid holidays
Life insurance

Job Description

The Los Angeles-based Catering Department is a vibrant and essential part of a dynamic institution dedicated to delivering exceptional event services and culinary experiences. This department specializes in providing high-quality catering services for a wide range of events, from intimate gatherings to large banquets, ensuring every occasion is managed with precision, professionalism, and a dedication to customer satisfaction. The team is committed to maintaining high standards in food preparation, event logistics, and customer service, contributing significantly to the institution's reputation for excellence in catering and event management.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must be able to read write and converse fluently in English
  • A valid CA driver's license
  • Three years of experience in food service operations including two years of experience in a high-volume catering operation
  • Two years of experience as a retail clerk in a busy environment
  • Knowledge of and ability to ring up sales quickly and accurately
  • Ability to apply math skills to accurately reconcile cash and debit reports
  • Must possess a valid California driver license with a clean record
  • Ability to maintain College's Designated Driver Status
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Word Excel PowerPoint Google drives folders forms or any combination of productivity programs applicable to position responsibilities
  • Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and thorough
  • Strong commitment to a quality work product
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally in writing and electronically
  • Effective interpersonal skills as evidenced in the ability to collaborate with a variety of constituencies
  • Demonstrated commitment to justice equity inclusion and diversity
  • Demonstrated skill in adapting to and performing work effectively in high-volume high accountability confidential environment with multiple and changing priorities
  • Effective organizational logistical time management and planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks projects simultaneously prioritize and fulfill the functions of an office in a timely manner
  • Ability to self-motivate and work independently
  • Ability to provide effective leadership and training and to work effectively and professionally across functions disciplines levels and with diverse groups

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must be able to read write and converse fluently in English
  • Three years of experience in food service operations including two years of experience in a high-volume catering operation
  • Two years of experience as a retail clerk in a busy environment
  • Knowledge of and ability to ring up sales quickly and accurately
  • Ability to apply math skills to accurately reconcile cash and debit reports
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Word Excel PowerPoint Google drives folders forms or any combination of productivity programs applicable to position responsibilities
  • Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and thorough skilled at anticipating and preventing potential problems and handling a wide variety of tasks with efficiency and accuracy
  • Strong commitment to a quality work product
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally in writing and electronically
  • Effective interpersonal skills as evidenced in the ability to collaborate with a variety of constituencies
  • Demonstrated commitment to justice equity inclusion and diversity
  • Demonstrated skill in adapting to and performing work effectively in high-volume high accountability confidential environment with multiple and changing priorities
  • Effective organizational logistical time management and planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks projects simultaneously prioritize and fulfill the functions of an office in a timely manner
  • Ability to self-motivate and work independently
  • Ability to provide effective leadership and training and to work effectively and professionally across functions disciplines levels and with diverse groups

Job Duties

  • Assist in the oversight of comprehensive event operations including banquet set-ups service table clearing and inventory management
  • Manage logistics and deliveries preparing equipment and food supplies executing timely deliveries and tracking items
  • Handle customer service duties including distributing orders and addressing inquiries problems and requests
  • Coordinate student dinner service managing delivery setup service and cleanup
  • Contribute to operations management and safety maintaining storerooms overseeing events ensuring sanitation and securing spaces and vehicles daily

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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