Catering Assistant (CS25-024)

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**Positio Title:** Catering Assistant (CS25-024)\

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**Location:** Edwardsville, IL\

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**Division:** Morris Univ Ctr\

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**Apply Before:** 00387\

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**Department:** MUC Food Service\

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**FLSA:** Non-Exempt\

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**Description:** **Description**\

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is seeking a dynamic

**Catering Assistant** to oversee and manage the food service for

special group events such as banquets, receptions, and conference

luncheons and dinners. This pivotal role will ensure exceptional service

delivery, seamless event execution, and outstanding customer

satisfaction across all catering operations.\

**What You Will Be Doing In This Role!**\

- **Lead Catering Operations:** Oversee food service for special

events, including banquets, receptions, and conferences, ensuring

all events run smoothly, on time, and to the highest standard.

- **Collaborate on Event Planning:** Work closely with Dining Services

management to plan menus, coordinate event logistics, and ensure

successful execution for all special group events.

- **Maintain Inventory & Equipment:** Manage catering-related

inventory, monitor equipment maintenance, and ensure all supplies

are stocked and in working order.

- **Ensure Health & Safety Compliance:** Uphold health, safety, and

sanitation standards across food handling, service areas, and

catering operations.

- **Customer Relations:** Address customer inquiries, feedback, and

concerns with professionalism and efficiency, ensuring a positive

experience at every event.

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**Join our team and make an impact at SIUE Dining Services!**\

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Apply now to become a key player in creating unforgettable event

experiences.\

This position is eligible for overtime pay!\

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**Minimum Acceptable Qualifications**\

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**Minimum Qualifications:**\

1. High school graduation or equivalent.

2. Two (2) years (24 months) of responsible work experience in food

service that includes event planning within a catering environment.

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**Supplemental Information**\

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**Civil Service Information:** [**Civil Service Application -

FAQs**](

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**Application Instructions:** [**How to Apply - Step by

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**Illinois Residency Requirement:** Pursuant to the State Universities

Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois

residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver\'s License

or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required

documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate

termination of employment.\

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**Classification:** State Universities Civil Service System

Classification Number: 3460 - SUCSS Classification Title. For more

information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State

Universities Civil Service System website at:

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**Veterans:** Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of

eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application.

The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the

vetera\

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with

disabilities.\

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