Food Service Worker - Banquet Captain Food Services

Position: Food Service Worker 4 - Banquet Captain, Housing & Food Services
Location: Northern

** Job Description
**** Housing & Food Services has an outstanding opportunity for Food Service Worker 4 – Banquet Captain to join their team.*
* ** About this Opportunity
** Reporting to General Manager Bay Laurel Catering, the Food Service Worker 4 – Banquet Captain is responsible for leading and participating in all service aspects of catered events including: gathering, preparing and delivering supplies, setting up and restoring event sites, training and coordinating our student service team and serving food.###
** Key Responsibilities
*** Event Operations & Food Service (60%)  + Coordinate event preparation and execution by reviewing banquet event orders, gathering supplies, and preparing event setups according to timelines and section maps.  + Prepare and serve food and beverages for catered events, including coffee service, specialty non-alcoholic beverages, and occasional bartending support.  + Operate delivery vehicles and motorized equipment safely and in compliance with University policies.
* Customer Service & Team Support (20%)  + Provide professional customer service and ensure positive interactions with clients, guests, and event attendees.  + Lead, train, and support student employees in food service operations, equipment use, and departmental procedures.
* Inventory, Safety & Sanitation (20%)  + Monitor inventory and par levels, communicate supply needs, and assist with preparation for upcoming deliveries and events.  + Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of work areas and catering equipment.  
** Required Qualifications
** To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.###
** Minimum Qualifications
** Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.  
* Possession of, or eligible to obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card and (if required) a Class 12 Liquor License within two weeks of employment, one year of related experience in catering or dining and customer service,AND  Possession of Washington State Driver’s License (if required).
* Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.###
** Preferred Qualifications*
* * Ability to use the Internet, email, and Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.  Familiarity with basic computer skills.
* References that can verify:
* Success in interpreting instructions and communications written in English
* Success in communicating with customers in waiting tables and/or serving banquets
* History of safe operation of small trucks and delivery vehicles
* Success in working in environments where there is continuous interaction with guests and staff throughout the work shift
* Success executing off-site catered events
* Punctuality and satisfactory attendance###
** Working Conditions**
* ** PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
*** Frequent, repetitive arm, hand and wrist motions
* Continuously reaching at waist level and occasionally above waist and shoulder level
* Continuously performing fine manipulations such as slicing and dicing
* Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 25 pounds; occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds
* Frequently pushing and pulling up to 10 pounds of pressure; occasionally pushing and pulling with 20 pounds of force
* Standing up to 90 minutes at a time for up to 7.5 hours a day, varying stance and postures
* Working in a confined space such as a store room or walk-in…