Banquet Server at Yale University in San Francisco, CA

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Required Skills and Abilities

1. Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear, pleasant, grammatically correct and professional manner.

2. Ability to follow recipes and other detailed instructions.

3. Ability to meet and serve customers in a polite and friendly manner. Ability to work flexible schedules, as requested by the department.

4. Candidates must comply with safety and sanitation regulations as prescribed by law, and must comply with proper dress code as designated by the department.

Physical Requirements

1. Neat in appearance and work habits and comply with proper dress code as designated by the department.

2. Sustained standing. Frequent bending.

3. Moves both arms and shoulders as necessary while working with equipment and/or materials.

4. Independently moves, lifts and carries supplies, equipment, and materials weighing up to 60 pounds, from floor to waist height, and 50 pounds from floor to shoulder height.

5. Carries supplies up or down stairs if necessary.

6. Pulls and/or pushes Busco carts and/or containers etc.

7. Works in confined areas with wide temperature variations.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Provides world class hospitality and customer service throughout events. 2. Sets up and breaks down events including: banquet props, tables, chairs, buffets, table linen, silverware, glassware and china. 3. Replenishes food and beverage stations throughout events. 4. Executes table service meals including wine and coffee service. 5. Performs side work including: polishing silverware and glassware, filling condiments and coffee service items, assists in loading and unloading of catering trucks. 6. Cleaning dining rooms and event spaces. 7. Provide cleaning and organizational support during catered events to minimize trash and ensure buffets and beverage stations stay clean, neat and organized. 8. Communicates in an unambiguous manner customer requests to management and event leads. Provides customers with detailed and accurate information on food and beverage offerings. 9. Supports a safe work environment by following work rules and safety guidelines. 10. Supports event service and logistics needs with the support of catering management and lead staff.

Required Education and Experience

High School diploma or GED.

Job Posting Date

Job Category Service Worker

Bargaining Unit L35

Compensation Grade Labor Grade 3

Compensation Grade Profile

Hourly Range $25.64

Benefits A general description of Yale University benefits is available at: Yale Benefits

Time Type Part time

Duration Type Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term)

Work Model

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

The hiring rate of a role is determined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreement.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.