HCSS Catering Attendant I - University Events (As Needed)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide quality service in the preparation, set-up, and clean-up of catered events in accordance with department standards. These events will occur on all four UTMB campuses. Coordinates with all event hosts and staff, non-UTMB contract employees, contract kitchen staff and University Events management to provide services to multiple locations on different campuses within the UTMB Health System.

*Hours and location for shifts may vary. Candidate should be prepared to work events on an as-needed basis. Previous catering/food handling experience is required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 • Coordinates with kitchen for timely pick-up and delivery to multiple locations utilizing available

transportation.

• Responsible for the coordination, ordering and delivery of floor stocks and supplies for all UTMB

campus Special Use Facilities and planned events.

• Ensures all items are delivered as requested by a customer using problem-solving resolution with

kitchen and temporary staffing.

• Ensures proper food temperatures are maintained on all food items in accordance with

department policy and notifies management if the equipment is not maintaining a proper

temperature.

• Demonstrates correct usage of utensils and portion control according to established procedure.

• Ensures attractive garnishing and food display in accordance with department standards.

• Actively practices principles learned including, but not limited to, the following topics: universal

precautions, patient rights, fire safety, disaster preparedness, general safety, hazard

communication, continuous process improvements, and HACCP. These are also taught to

temporary staff and monitored as per UTMB standards.

• Provide set-up, service, and clean-up to multiple events in multiple

locations.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work well with event teams and volunteers.

• Proven experience and ability in managing multiple projects and strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and willingness to take initiative.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism and

competence in working with a variety of individuals including university executives and

administrators, deans, department chairmen, and external constituencies.