Position: FOOD SVC WORKER
About: UCLA Catering provides catering services at the Luskin Conference Center, Housing & Hospitality meeting and event spaces, and locations around the greater UCLA campus. The department produces over 15,000 events a year. Available services range in size and scope from the UCLA Coffee Service to large-scale, VIP gala events. UCLA Catering is a no-tipping environment.
Requirements: Ability to sufficiently communicate in written and verbal English to receive work assignments and share information with supervisors and colleagues; Skill in interacting effectively with guests, team members, and managers in a high-volume, public setting using positive body language, direct eye contact, active listening, and friendly and professional demeanor; Ability to work cooperatively as a part of a team; Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with a fluctuating workload; Ability to read, write, and perform basic calculations necessary to understand recipes, measurements, and portion sizes; Ability to comply with safety and sanitation standards and procedures for food storage, production, and service; Ability to engage with diverse populations in a respectful and culturally responsive manner; Ability to remain calm in the face of adversity, such as customer dissatisfaction; Demonstrated ability to prepare beverages and complete single-step food preparation tasks such as slicing bread and arranging food items on a buffet table; Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance; Working knowledge of basic culinary techniques, terminology, and practices (Preferred); Working knowledge of alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and spirits (Preferred)
Benefits: UC Benefits package, Total compensation calculation, Opportunity to work at a prestigious institution
