Occidental College seeks Events Services Assistant-Los Angeles,CA in

The hiring organization is a prominent educational institution located in Los Angeles, operating within the catering department. This institution is committed to providing high-quality food service and event management to support its educational and community activities. As a significant entity in the educational sector, it offers a variety of dining and event-related services to students, faculty, and visitors, ensuring excellence in every function. The workplace maintains a strong focus on teamwork, efficiency, and service quality, providing a dynamic environment that encourages professional growth and collaboration. The position being offered is the role of an Events Services Assistant within the institution's Catering Department. This role is full-time, non-exempt, and classified under the bargaining unit with a work schedule of 40 hours per week. The compensation starts at an hourly rate of $18.58, with scheduled increments to $18.87 after six months and $19.44 after twelve months, reflecting the organization's commitment to rewarding experience and performance. The role is indefinite, promising long-term employment stability. As an Events Services Assistant, the successful candidate will report directly to the Banquet Manager and play a crucial part in the seamless execution of catered events and banquets. The role involves diverse responsibilities such as assisting in event operations, managing food and beverage service, coordinating logistics including equipment handling and deliveries, and maintaining inventory control. This position demands a high level of customer service excellence as the assistant will be interacting with attendees, addressing inquiries, coordinating student dinner services, and ensuring satisfaction throughout the event lifecycle. Additional duties include cashiering tasks, overseeing setup and cleanup activities, maintaining room and equipment sanitation, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and managing vehicle maintenance and security related to event operations. The role requires a balanced mix of logistical coordination, frontline service, and operational oversight to support high-volume catering events, typically in a fast-paced and high-accountability environment. The Events Services Assistant is expected to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, exhibit a strong attention to detail, and demonstrate adaptability to dynamic event requirements. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about hospitality and event management within a stable institutional framework. The college also emphasizes justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity, reflecting its holistic approach to workforce culture and educational service delivery. This role is union-represented by the Teamsters, ensuring the protection of employee rights and access to collective bargaining. The position not only provides a competitive wage but also includes a generous benefits package, enhancing overall job satisfaction and work-life balance for the incumbent.

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to read write and converse fluently in English
• Three years of experience in food service operations including two years of experience in a high-volume catering operation
• Two years of experience as a retail clerk in a busy environment
• Knowledge of and ability to ring up sales quickly and accurately
• Ability to apply math skills to accurately reconcile cash and debit reports
• Must possess a valid California driver license with a clean record
• Ability to maintain College’s Designated Driver Status
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Word Excel PowerPoint Google drives folders forms or any combination of productivity programs applicable to position responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and thorough skilled at anticipating and preventing potential problems and handling a wide variety of tasks with efficiency and accuracy
• Strong commitment to a quality work product
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally in writing and electronically
• Effective interpersonal skills as evidenced in the ability to collaborate with a variety of constituencies
• Demonstrated commitment to justice equity inclusion and diversity
• Demonstrated skill in adapting to and performing work effectively in high-volume high accountability confidential environment with multiple and changing priorities
• Effective organizational logistical time management and planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks projects simultaneously prioritize and fulfill the functions of an office in a timely manner
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently
• Ability to provide effective leadership and training and to work effectively and professionally across functions disciplines levels and with diverse groups