Job Description

Culinary Assistant

Primary Purpose: To provide efficient and timely support for catering, banquet and conference activities, both in house and across campus.

Nature of Work: This position reports directly to the Catering Operations Coordinator and the Culinary Services Management Team. This position is responsible for ensuring that quality assurance and service standards are met during catering functions and deliveries; including workplace policies such as health and safety and safe alcohol handling and cash reports. Specific duties are assigned daily - the position leads a team of junior staff to complete assigned tasks within established guidelines, referring any more complex issues to the manager. The banquet assistant leads by example, and uses a team, hands on approach to complete tasks with junior staff. The banquet assistant must be able to perform physically demanding work. Thorough attention to detail and customer satisfaction are expected. Other office duties could be assigned by the Culinary Management Team. Weekend and evening work, including variable hours will be required.

Typical Duties: Provides customer service; runs the daily event list to confirm completion and accuracy of orders; expedites and takes out deliveries; coordinates room set up; arranges AV requirements as indicated, including screens, overhead projectors, and microphones; monitors and directs the work of casual, less experienced staff, communicates with the Catering Operations Coordinator regarding contracts, deliveries and banquets; handles cash; creates packing lists; and performs other catering related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education: A Food Handler\'s Certificate is required. Must hold and maintain a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver\'s License and an acceptable driving record with 5 years driving experience minimum. Must be bondable.

Experience: This position requires one to three years of experience within a high volume, dynamic, multifaceted hospitality or catering environment. The Banquet Assistant must have a proven customer service record with a strong attention to detail. Formal supervisor training within a hospitality services environment as well as bartending experience would be considered an asset.

Skills: Proven cash handling skills; exceptional customer service; punctuality; demonstrated understanding of the role of Culinary Services on campus; commitment to achieving excellence; effective verbal and written communication and organizational skills, including the ability to interpret catering contracts; ability to set priorities; ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment; ability to perform moderate lifting. Knowledge of the campus layout and ability to drive a cube van is essential.

Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Margaret Bieber at

Department: Culinary Services
Status: Term 1 year with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent
Employment Group: CUPE 1975
Shift: Shifts are scheduled and subject to change based on business demands and include early mornings, evenings, weekends and STAT holidays.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $20.38 - 23.75 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Ancillary Services
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 11/1/2023
Closing Date: 11/14/2023 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where \'Yes\' is indicated below. Further information is available at:

Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver\'s License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan\'s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the M\xc3\xa9tis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and M\xc3\xa9tis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

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