Part-Time Catering and Concession Staff - VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Food Service Support

Provide support for food and beverage operations at the Visual & Performing Arts Center (VPAC), including concession sales and catering services for district and external events. Ensure a high level of customer service while assisting with event setup, service, and breakdown in a safe and efficient manner.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Texas Food Handler Certification (required prior to start date)
• Harris County Sanitation Certification (required or must obtain)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of food service, concessions, or catering operations preferred
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to handle cash and operate point-of-sale systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Ability to follow food safety and sanitation regulations

Experience:

• Experience in food service, hospitality, or event environment preferred

Notice To TRS Retirees: Depending on your individual date of retirement, you may have restrictions on the number of hours allowed to work each month without loss of annuity and incurring payroll and/or TRS Care surcharges. Therefore, we are advising that all retirees contact TRS to discuss their individual restrictions, if any, in order to make good decisions prior to accepting any position with CFISD. It is ultimately the responsibility of each retiree to be aware of his/her status to prevent any loss of funds.

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Terms Of Employment: This is a part-time temporary assignment, however, the length of the temporary assignment will be determined based on event needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Pay: $13/hour

Essential Functions:

• Concessions Operations: Prepare and serve food and beverages, operate POS system and process transactions accurately, maintain cleanliness and sanitation of concession areas, restock inventory and assist with stand setup and breakdown
• Catering & Event Service: Read and interpret Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), assist with event setup (tables, linens, service stations), serve food and beverages in accordance with service standards, assist with bussing, food running, dishwashing, and breakdown, support off-site catering events as needed
• Event Operations Support: Assist with event setup and teardown (tables, chairs, equipment), clean, reset, and prepare event spaces, properly handle and store equipment
• Customer Service & Teamwork: Provide professional and courteous service to all guests, maintain a positive and team-oriented attitude, communicate effectively with staff and supervisors
• Safety & Compliance: Follow all food safety and sanitation standards, comply with district policies and safety procedures, use proper lifting and handling techniques

Additional Duties: Maintain clean and organized work areas, assist with transportation for off-site events if required, perform basic equipment operation (dishwashing/laundry), perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard kitchen equipment, POS systems, catering and cleaning equipment Posture: Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching Motion: Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (up to 30 lbs) Environment: Indoor and occasional outdoor work; exposure to kitchen equipment and varying temperatures Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Application Information: Contact: Lorena Garcia Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Deadline To Apply: Until Filled Applications will be reviewed. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District