Event & Catering Setup Lead University of Puget Sound Job ID:

7956

Location:

Student Union-Dining Services Full/Part Time:

Full Time Regular/Temporary:

Regular Staff Posting Details Appointment:

Regular, full-time (1.0 FTE)

Position Summary:

Performs general setups and moves. Works under the general direction of the director of event and catering services to complete written work orders and site-specific instruction from clients.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Works with Director, Scheduling & Events Manager, and Catering Coordinator to plan and implement functions and special events. Respond to work orders requesting conference and catering setups. Ensure that a setup is in accordance with fire and safety standard codes. Review event site to be clean and tidy, make arrangements with Facilities Services, if necessary. Work with vendors when they are involved with an event setup. Provide all labor and on site administration for event setups, including assembly of staging, and layout of seating. Setup an event according to client instructions. Work directly with clients to arrange tables, seating and special equipment for site-specific setups. Dry set and or deliver catering and conference break and meal services when needed. Retrieve items located in off-site storage and on campus storage areas. Responsible for the organization of several conference and catering storage areas. Maintain cleanliness and service of catering and conference vehicles. Flexibility to deal with clients and other campus personnel in a friendly professional manner under all circumstances. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the Director of Event and Catering Services.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Event and Catering Setup Lead is responsible for the supervision of student catering service staff with regard to potential setup needs and the training that will be required.

Budget Responsibilities:

This position has no fiscal responsibilities.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent Excellent interpersonal, verbal and communication skills. Ability to effectively supervise others by providing clear instructions and effective criticism/redirection. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to work a flexible schedule which may change week to week based on business needs. This will include weekends, evenings, and holidays. Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Must possess a high standard of personal hygiene. Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Google, cash register and POS systems. Must possess a valid Food Worker Card. Must possess a valid driver's license. Reliable and predictable attendance. Ability to pass a pre-employment background inquiry, physical exam (including drug screening), and strength test. Ability to respectfully work, communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus community. Must be flexible to deal with clients and other campus personnel in a friendly professional manner under all circumstances Can operate several vehicles, including the following: cargo van, box truck, and golf cart.

Compensation and Benefits :

The anticipated range for this position is $21.32 - $21.32. Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate's education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations. Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package for eligible staff employees, including: Medical, dental, and vision Life insurance and long-term disability Employee Assistance Program Retirement plan options and 403(b) contributions Paid vacation, sick leave, floating holiday, campus holidays and bonus holidays Education benefits, such as full tuition for eligible employees and their families Access to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures and more!) Please note :

• Positions that work less than .75 FTE (1,560 hours per year) do not qualify for long-term disability or education benefits.
• Positions that work less than .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will accrue paid sick leave but are not eligible for additional benefits.
• Temporary positions that work at least .

50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will be eligible for benefits. This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. For more information on Puget Sound's non-exempt staff benefits package, visit: Summary of 2024 Benefits for Staff Members in Non-Exempt Positions.pdf (pugetsound.edu) For the Campus Holiday and Bonus Day Schedule, visit: https://www.pugetsound.edu/human-resources

Application Deadline:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.

Required Documents:

Resume Letter of Interest Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks. University Diversity Statement We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives. We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community. We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world. Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff.

To learn more please visit:

https://pugetsound.edu/about-puget-sound-0/mission-core-values/institutional-equity-diversity The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer. How to Apply For complete job description and application instructions, visit: www.pugetsound.edu/employment About Puget Sound Puget Sound is a selective national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing 2,600 students from 48 states and 20 countries. Puget Sound graduates include Rhodes and Fulbright scholars, notables in the arts and culture, entrepreneurs and elected officials, and leaders in business and finance locally and throughout the world. A low student-faculty ratio provides Puget Sound students with personal attention from faculty who have a strong commitment to teaching and offer 1,200 courses each year in more than 40 traditional and interdisciplinary fields, including graduate programs in occupational and physical therapy and in education. Puget Sound is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington, and one of just five independent colleges in the Pacific Northwest granted a charter by Phi Beta Kappa, the nations most prestigious academic honorary society. Visit "About Puget Sound" ( http://www.pugetsound.edu/about ) to learn more about the college. As a strategic goal and through our core values, University of Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. EOE/AA jeid-eb1172192897a84cacb843ecb88ad1f8