We are hiring a part-time server for our UPMC Headquarters Kitchen. If you are someone with full-service dining or catering experience, then this could be the perfect position for you!

This part-time position primarily work two to three days a week as scheduled, mostly daylight shifts, Monday through Friday.

The Lead Server Assistant provides professional level service to the department and event attendees. They are responsible for set-up, service and clean-up of all assigned meetings, functions and events. They have the ability to prioritize and appropriately handle all catering requests, in a professional, pleasant and congenial manner, and effectively communicate with their manager to assure that all requests are handled completely, accurately and timely.

If this sounds like a fit for you, apply online today!

Responsibilities:

+ Effectively contribute excellence in service to the operations of the Business and Corporate Events team.

+ Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen and observe all safety and sanitation procedures. Occasional lifting up to 25lbs required Long periods of standing required

+ Effectively maintain a professional atmosphere with all levels of faculty, staff, peers and visitors.

+ Demonstrates: personal responsibility to ensure 100% accuracy in every aspect of the job; a take charge attitude to ensure all assignments are executed completely and accurately; and responsibility in punctuality.

+ Maintain neat and professional appearance by wearing a clean uniform at all times.

+ At all times, act in a professional manner and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

+ Communicate effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and with outside contacts to ensure all requests are handled expeditiously and accurately.

+ Ability to work overtime when required.

+ Ensure delivery, set and clean-up of all catered activities on multiple floors throughout the building.

+ Supervisor is informed of any problems that may arise in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.

+ Carries out job duties in a manner that is consistent with the service management vision of UPMC which includes the demonstration of appropriate behavior toward management, staff, peers and visitors.

+ Meet and discuss with the manager the expectations of the kitchen operations; disseminate this information to all support staff and assure that events occur appropriately.

+ Responsible for executing the set-up, service, and clean-up of all catered functions and requests with limited supervision.

+ Ensure all equipment, linens, service ware, and glassware are clean and sanitized prior to use.

+ Assist with answering high volume calls.

+ High School diploma or equivalent

+ Minimum two years' work experience in either event planning or catering/restaurant setting.

+ Ability to work and exercise sound judgment when completing tasks.

+ Good organizational and communication skills necessary.

+ Ability to communicate in a professional manner over the phone.

+ Good command of the English language, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

+ Punctuality required.

+ Ability to work extended hours when required.

+ Occasional lifting up to 25lbs required.

+ Long periods of standing required.

+ Knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or similar processesLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran