Casual Caterer
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LocationDining Service - Holland Union Building HUB
Work modeon-site
Typepart-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentJM - Dining Services - Catering
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedSep 24, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live20h ago
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Safe food handling practices
Customer service
Organizational Skills
Follow Directions
Serve food to event patrons
Load/Unload catering trucks
Work Required events/shifts as specified
Must be a minimum of 18 years old and hold a current RAMP or TIPS certification
Verify identification and age requirements
Prepare and responsibly serve alcoholic beverages including traditional mixed cocktails, wine bottle service and champagne service
Bar set up/and tear-down/inventory and proper storage of beer, wine and liquor
Requires the employee to stand constantly and/or walk during the entire 4-5 hour shift
Occasionally use stairs and work outdoors on an uneven surface
Lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
Hours will vary including days, evenings and weekends
Occasionally work independently
Proactively anticipate items needed for various functions
Must be 16 years old
Benefits
Health insurance
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Unlimited PTO
Parental leave
Homebuyer assistance
Tuition benefits
Retirement plan
About Dickinson
Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.
Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits, including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.
Hiring process
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Position Department
About the role
JM - Dining Services - Catering
Position Details
Dining Services supports campus food service operations. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are committed to providing quality service to students, faculty, and staff.
Job Description
Assist with set up, execution, and clean-up of catered events.
Essential Functions:
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Safe food handling practices
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Customer service
•
Organizational Skills
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Follow Directions
•
Serve food to event patrons
•
Load/Unload catering trucks
•
Work Required events/shifts as specified
Bartender Specifics:
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Must be a minimum of 18 years old and hold a current RAMP or TIPS certification
•
Verify identification and age requirements
•
Prepare and responsibly serve alcoholic beverages including traditional mixed cocktails, wine bottle service and champagne service
•
Bar set up/and tear-down/inventory and proper storage of beer, wine and liquor
Marginal Functions:
Occasionally work independently
•
Proactively anticipate items needed for various functions
Equipment Used:
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Carts, food warmers, ice machine, beverage dispensers etc.
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Other food service equipment, utensils, and dishes
Requirements
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Must be 16 years old
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This position requires the employee to stand constantly and/or walk during the entire 4-5 hour shift, occasionally use stairs and work outdoors on an uneven
surface. It also requires the employee to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
•
Hours will vary including days, evenings and weekends.
EEO/Diversity Statement
The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.