Caterer (Student Employment) 

Position Overview

The Weld RE-5J school district is seeking a highly motivated and talented High School student to join our catering team. This opportunity will provide valuable hands-on experience and exposure to various aspects of food service and hospitality while working in a professional environment. The student caterer will assist the food and hospitality team in performing food service oriented tasks and supporting the organization's digital infrastructure.  This position demands outstanding communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and multitasking capabilities.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with menu planning
• Work collaboratively with a team to handle all food preparation and cooking at school sponsored events and activities
• In conjunction with the catering team, support inventory management of all materials and food in the RHS Branding Iron
• Support setup, breakdown and cleanup at all catering events
• Overseeing the service of food and beverages to guests during events. This includes ensuring that food is served at the appropriate temperature, maintaining presentation standards, and replenishing dishes as needed.

Required Skills, Experience and Abilities

• Currently enrolled in a high school program, preferably with a focus on food service or related fields.
• Posses a foundation in cooking techniques and food preparation, including food safety practices.
• Student caterers have the ability to juggle multiple events simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively 
• Ability to plan ahead, prioritizing tasks, and meet deadlines
• Effective communication is key
• Student caterers should be friendly, professional, and attentive to client needs, ensuring a positive experience for all guests
• From menu planning to food presentation, meticulous attention to detail is crucial. 
• Catering often involves working as part of a team, whether in the kitchen or at events
• Student caterers should be able to collaborate effectively with colleagues, supporting each other to deliver outstanding results

Education and Training 

Students will need to be enrolled in Prostart I or Prostart II courses. Students will be eligible for payment after they have met the required hours for successful completion of coursework. Preference will be given to those students enrolled in Work-based Learning: Family and Consumer Science in the 2024-2025 school year. 

Confidential Information

• Staff members shall not access, receive, transmit or retransmit material regarding
  students, parents/guardians or district employees that is protected by confidentiality
  laws.
• If material is not legally protected but is of a confidential or sensitive nature, great care
  shall be taken to ensure that only those with a “need to know” are allowed access to
  the material. 
• Staff members shall handle all employee, student, and district records in
  accordance with applicable district policies.
• Staff members who intentionally disclose student records, other confidential student information and/or district information may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination

Physical Demands 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications Profile/Education/Experience

• Must be a current Roosevelt High School student
• Must be 16 years of age or older

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

From PDF Description

Human Resource Department
Weld RE-5J Johnstown-Milliken
110 S. Centennial Drive
Milliken, CO 80543
Caterer (Student Employment)
Position Overview
The Weld RE-5J school district is seeking a highly motivated and talented High School student
to join our catering team. This opportunity will provide valuable hands-on experience and
exposure to various aspects of food service and hospitality while working in a professional
environment. The student caterer will assist the food and hospitality team in performing food
service oriented tasks and supporting the organization's digital infrastructure. This position
demands outstanding communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and multitasking
capabilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
● Assist with menu planning
● Work collaboratively with a team to handle all food preparation and cooking at school
sponsored events and activities
● In conjunction with the catering team, support inventory management of all materials and
food in the RHS Branding Iron
● Support setup, breakdown and cleanup at all catering events
● Overseeing the service of food and beverages to guests during events. This includes
ensuring that food is served at the appropriate temperature, maintaining presentation
standards, and replenishing dishes as needed.
Required Skills, Experience and Abilities
● Currently enrolled in a high school program, preferably with a focus on food service or
related fields.
● Posses a foundation in cooking techniques and food preparation, including food safety
practices.
● Student caterers have the ability to juggle multiple events simultaneously
● Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
● Ability to plan ahead, prioritizing tasks, and meet deadlines
● Effective communication is key
● Student caterers should be friendly, professional, and attentive to client needs, ensuring a
positive experience for all guests
● From menu planning to food presentation, meticulous attention to detail is crucial.
● Catering often involves working as part of a team, whether in the kitchen or at events
● Student caterers should be able to collaborate effectively with colleagues, supporting
each other to deliver outstanding results

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Education and Training
Students will need to be enrolled in Prostart I or Prostart II courses. Students will be eligible for
payment after they have met the required hours for successful completion of coursework.
Preference will be given to those students enrolled in Work-based Learning: Family and
Consumer Science in the 2024-2025 school year.
Confidential Information
● Staff members shall not access, receive, transmit or retransmit material regarding
students, parents/guardians or district employees that is protected by confidentiality
laws.
● If material is not legally protected but is of a confidential or sensitive nature, great care
shall be taken to ensure that only those with a “need to know” are allowed access to
the material.
● Staff members shall handle all employee, student, and district records in
accordance with applicable district policies.
● Staff members who intentionally disclose student records, other confidential student
information and/or district information may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and
including termination
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to
finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; stand and walk. The employee is
occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must
regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to outdoor
weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualifications Profile/Education/Experience
● Must be a current Roosevelt High School student
● Must be 16 years of age or older
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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