Catering Temp/Casual Position

Overview of the Position

• 14 hrs/week max, scheduled as needed
• The schedule is based on business needs
• There may be work reduction or a change in hours depending on seasonality nature of the job
• $20.00 per hour
• The successful completion of a background check is required. However, criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment
• Parking permits are available for purchase based on availability

Goal 2: Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

• Goal 2 started in 2010 to advance equity, diversity, inclusiveness, and social justice within the campus community.

Job Description
Duties include:

• Operates POS system and complies with all cash handling policies
• Maintains service areas and stocks products when assigned
• Maintains product presentation throughout the day
• Completes food production records
• Assembles and serves products as assigned
• Maintains cleanliness of service and dining area
• Works with dish room commercial conveyor dish machines including pulper
• Puts away food and supplies
• Completes daily, weekly and monthly cleaning as assigned
• Contributes to the Dining Services Team by assisting and working with individuals from multiple ethnic and cultural backgrounds (i.e. race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation)
• Main area of work will be in Catering Operations but may also work in MPK, Retail, and Residential Dining as dictated by business needs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Functions as a lead worker:

• Is given oversight responsibility of a group of staff employees in the absence of a manager
• Handles customer service issues in the absence of a manager
• Orients employees to the job area and to the facility
• Trains employees on job tasks
• Assigns and re-assigns tasks throughout the shift to effectively accomplish prescribed work
• Gives direction to employees concerning procedures
• Communicates established standards of performance to employees and assesses conformance
• Provides informal feedback of employee's performance to the manager
• Models expected behaviors and standards
• Keeps manager apprised of operational issues
  

These examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this work and do not limit the assignment of related responsibilities in any position of this class or assignment of responsibilities performed by a lower classification.

We retain the right to change or assign other duties to this position and staff is required to assist in all other areas of Dining Operations based on business needs.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).