Retail and Catering Service Associate

Why Concordia? At Concordia College, your work contributes to something bigger. Every role plays a part in supporting our students, strengthening our campus community, and advancing our mission. Here, you'll join a collaborative community where your contributions are valued, and your work can make a meaningful difference. About the Role: As a Retail and Catering Service Associate, you’ll help create a welcoming experience for students, employees, guests, and event attendees across Concordia’s retail dining locations and catered events. This hands-on role combines customer service, food preparation and service, retail operations, and event support as part of a collaborative Dining Services team. What You'll Do: Prepare, serve, and replenish a variety of hot, cold, fresh, and packaged food and beverage items. Provide friendly, attentive customer service in retail locations and at catered events. Help set up, serve, and clean up for catered events, including transporting food, supplies, and equipment to off-site locations using College vehicles. Process cash, credit card, and meal plan transactions and assist with cash handling and reconciliation. Provide direction and support to student employees and on-call staff. Maintain clean, safe, and organized food service areas and equipment while following food safety and sanitation practices. Assist with product ordering, inventory, food production records, and other operational needs. Provide bar service at designated events, including stocking, serving, payment collection, and cleanup. Work closely with students, coworkers, and managers to provide a positive experience for Concordia’s customers and guests. You'll Thrive Here If You: Enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to a supportive team environment. Take pride in your work and are dependable, organized, and attentive to detail. Communicate effectively and enjoy building positive relationships with others. Are adaptable, take initiative, and are comfortable balancing changing priorities. Find meaning in contributing your skills to the work of a mission-driven organization.