Student Technical Assistant - Catering

Department:

Food Science & Technology

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1. A Resume/Vita

2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position

For additional information please contact: Sara Maruyama at [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill 10 part-time (maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Technical Assistant positions for the Department of Food Science and Technology at Oregon State University (OSU) in the OSU Creamery.

Position duties to be determined by the hiring unit, but may include cleaning, preparation, operations and sales of products routine to the Beaver Classic food truck.

• Attending and operating food truck and catering events, including driving the truck or other transportation vehicles, working in a high-speed service environment and serving customers, handling cash and/or tickets at varying events
• Prepare, collect equipment for events, set up and break down events
• Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and workspaces as the during events, ensuring the truck meets Benton County health standards
• Working with clients to ensure events are executed as planned and sales are tracked accurately

Transferable Skill Development OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires.

In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

• Communication, Teamwork, Technology, Professionalism, Equity & Inclusion,

Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term* Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work individually and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to take initiative and be self-motivated
• Ability to shift one’s approach when working with a variety of organizations and people from diverse cultures, communication styles, histories and team structures
• Able to prioritize and complete assigned tasks and responsibilities in a timely manner
• Passion and interest in food or foodservice
• The candidate must be able to communicate effectively in both written and oral English

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with event and program planning
• Bilingual or multilingual
• Prior food service or other customer service experience
• Demonstratable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity

Working Conditions

• Required to obtain an Oregon Food Handlers Card within 15 days of employment
• Expected to work frequent evening and weekend hours, as required, to support production needs
• Will be working in a fast-paced environment, often required to lift more than 50 lbs
• Lift, push, pull and carry items weighing 50-100 lab repeatedly
• May require walking, standing, bending and stooping for extended periods
• May require working with or around cleaning chemicals

Working Conditions/Schedule:

•Required to obtain an Oregon Food Handlers Card within 15 days of employment •Expected to work frequent evening and weekend hours, as required, to support production needs •Will be working in a fast-paced environment, often required to lift more than 50 lbs •Lift, push, pull and carry items weighing 50-100 lab repeatedly •May require walking, standing, bending and stooping for extended periods •May require working with or around cleaning chemicals •Required to attend staff meetings, supervisory meetings and professional development sessions •Shift and/or work assignments may be changed based on operational needs

Salary Range:

15.55

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-09-21

Anticipated End Date: