Caterer

About the role

Join our culinary team at the University of New Hampshire, where we believe food brings people together and create memorable dining experiences for students, faculty, staff, and guests.

Responsibilities

• Aid in food setup, presentation, and clean-up at event sites
• Ensure all food is transported, delivered, and stored according to safety and sanitation standards
• Collaborate with the conferences and kitchen teams to execute flawless presentations
• Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude during service
• Transport food and equipment safely between the kitchen and event locations

Requirements

• Prior experience in food preparation, catering, or kitchen work (preferred)
• A passion for hospitality and excellent customer service
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, or weekends as needed
• Food Handler’s Certificate or ServSafe Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Qualifications

• The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction.
• We are located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast.
• We have a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs.
• The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

Benefits

• Be part of a welcoming, student-centered campus community
• Enjoy consistent full-time hours with a strong benefits package including free tuition
• Access to professional development and training opportunities
• Free meals while on shift
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Beautiful campus setting with events that keep things exciting

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate early mornings, evenings, or weekends as needed.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $14.07 - $23.09 per hour. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.