Job Posting Title: Catering Student Assistant ---- Hiring Department: University Housing and Dining ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 15 ---- FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer ---- Earliest Start Date: Ongoing ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes: SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL: This position is eligible for $1.00 per hour shift differential pay for hours worked during designated evening and weekend shifts in accordance with university guidelines. Benefits: Flexible schedules with shifts as short as three hours A free meal with each shift worked Starting pay rate of $13/hour Holidays off Hands-on experience in foodservice, customer service and teamwork Resume building experience Leadership opportunities Purpose: Deliver high-quality food and beverage service for indoor gatherings and large outdoor events. Assist in the set up for banquets and large indoor and outdoor events including movement, placement, and return of equipment, décor, plates and glassware, lighting and other equipment. Maintain organization in all Catering storage locations. Communicate regularly with management and respond to scheduling requests in a timely fashion. Ensure a high standard of excellence in the delivery of Catering’s message to every area of the University. Responsibilities: Provide customer service of the highest quality. Treat guests with courtesy and consideration. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Adhere to uniform requirements and return uniforms to management after events. Demonstrate knowledge of food and drinks provided by Catering, including ingredients and food allergens. Learn and follow UT, UHD, and Forty Acres policies and procedures. Demonstrate efficiency when on the service floor. Follow Health and Safety guidelines for sanitation, holding temperatures, and serving food. Practice safe lifting techniques at all times. Follow TABC and TIPS policy for the sale of alcoholic beverages. Run bar registers; open and close banks in accordance with UHD cashier procedure. Perform side duties during events as directed. Maintain front and back of the house, following a ‘clean as you go’ approach. Load trucks for transport. Set up and return tables, décor, utensils, dispensers, kitchen gear and other Catering equipment used at functions. Push carts up to 50 pounds to and from events held around campus. Check and respond to Catering emails. Communicate with management in a timely manner. Represent the ‘face’ of Forty Acres Catering. As a key communicator at hosted functions, you will interact with every level of University faculty and staff. Thoughtfulness and tact are expected when interacting with these guests, many of whom are future clients. Required Qualifications: Effective verbal and written communication required for understanding, interpreting, and relaying often highly detailed assignments. Interaction skills are developed to provide professional and responsive service to guests and clients. Minimum Working Hours Requirement: 6 hours per week. Compensation: $13.00 per hour Working Conditions: Tasks involve climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. You will be trained in and expected to use safe lifting and transport techniques. Required Materials: Resume Uniform: Must wear black shoes and black dress pants (no jeans or leggings) to work. Summer and special event dress requirements may vary. Uniforms are provided for many events, and these are to be returned no later than two days after the event. ---- Employment Eligibility: Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. ---- Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. ---- Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. ---- E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] ---- Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701. Start Here, Change the World At The University of Texas at Austin, tradition meets innovation in the heart of a city that frequents lists of the best places to live and work. Named by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers for the sixth year in a row in 2025, UT offers both a dynamic work environment and a gateway to vibrant local culture. Whether you're at the forefront of the student experience, conducting world-changing research or supporting the engine that drives Texas’ flagship university, working at UT means making a lasting impact on our city, our state and our world. Our more than 20,000 faculty and staff empower 55,000+ students to challenge ideas, pursue passions and shape their futures. Joining UT, you’ll become part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact on campus and throughout the world. Looking for a student job? Please see our Student Employment site. Comments and Inquiries: Email comments to [email protected]. For questions or concerns regarding equal opportunity only, contact Equal Opportunity Services. Additional information for applicants can be found on the Human Resources web page: Applying for Employment. For more job information, call the Human Resource Service Center at (512) 471-4772, or toll-free at (800) 687-4178. UT Austin is a Tobacco-free Campus

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