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Special Events Staff

Job Description

Position Number:

12210843

Title:

Food Service Aide I

Functional Title:

Special Events Staff

Category Status:

31-Nonexempt,Contingent 1

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

45

Unit:

VPSA-Dining Services

Hiring Range Minimum:

$18.22/hr

Hiring Range Maximum:

$22.52/hr For Staff with Full Bartending Experience & Tips Certified

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

Under direct supervision, provides routine assistance in the preparation and serving of food and beverages, sanitation, and/or kitchen/ concession stands maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Knowledge, skills, and Abilities:
Ability to assist in preparing and serving food; to read and write; to operate food service equipment and appliances including but not limited to POS; to work in irritating environments and adverse temperature conditions; to follow oral and written instructions; to lift, transport and stock food and supplies, materials and equipment.

Preferences:

Preferences:
Ability to provide friendly and efficient service to guests.

Additional Certifications:

Optional:
TIPS Certification and/ or ServSafe Certification

Additional Information:

This is a voluntary on call position in Catering, Concessions, and Special Events. Hours and schedules are determined by events and the employee has the right to refuse shifts for any reason. There is no guarantee of hours. Staff who perform duties at an event requiring specific skills and certification will receive additional pay up to $19.00 per hour or a percentage of sales for that event if the percentage is greater than their base hourly pay.

Posting Date:

01/01/2024

Closing Date:

12/15/2024

Open Until Filled

No

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis and up to 75 pounds occasionally and stand, walk and work on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to work in extreme weather, humidity and temperature conditions including regularly working between 40 degrees and 90 degrees for extended periods, and from 15 below zero degrees to 40 degrees and from 90 degrees to 110 degrees for short periods of time.

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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