General Food Service Worker Catering Lead

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Job Description

Haverford Offers Great Benefits:
The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day off), 10 vacation days, Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and$1400 for families (no match required), affordable medical plans, and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page (https://www.haverford.edu/human-resources/benefits) for more information.

Work Location: Haverford College Campus 

About the Position

The General Food Service Worker (GFSW) Catering Lead assists in all aspects of the catering operation which includes: setting up events, delivering catered items, working events, and cleaning up events. When catering levels permit, this person also assists the Dining Center’s manager-on-duty in any position needed. This year-round position requires working early morning hours, evening hours, and weekends, as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of the catering department for college-related and outside events
• Help to set up, prepare, and execute catering service  
• Deliver items for Catering events with College Catering van, which includes lifting heavy items and pushing heavy carts
• Assist the Catering Manager and Supervisor in all facets and needs of the event
• Ensure that all details are attended to and events are properly executed  
• Assist Dining Center staff and management when not scheduled for catering events
• Assist with maintaining defined standards of sanitation, safety, and proper uniform guidelines
• Assist with planning and executing Dining Services special events

Line of Report: The GFSW Catering Lead reports to the Catering Manager and Catering Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Two years of food experience

Professional Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Basic knowledge of food items, cleaning practices, and simple food preparation
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a group under general supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of food service experience in a college setting 
• Previous catering, serving, or bartending experience

Special Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain PA Act 12 background check
• Possession of a valid U.S. Drivers’ License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check
• Must have, or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire, ServSafe certification
• Must have, or be able to obtain, Responsible Alcohol Management Program (RAMP) certification

To Apply: Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, including a cover letter and resume. The application deadline is February 23, 2025. Application review will begin after the deadline has passed. Please email recruiting@haverford.edu with questions about submitting your materials. Should the search committee be interested in pursuing your candidacy, you will hear from them directly. Finalists will be asked to provide three professional references.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply. Haverford College and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.