Assistant - Catering Pantry Lead

Assistant - Catering Pantry Lead

Salary

$15.30 - $18.26 Hourly

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

Part-Time Staff

Job Number

FY2606260

Division

VP Finance and Auxiliary Services

Department

Dining Services

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

8/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Announcement

At Utah Valley University, this role offers an opportunity to be part of a team that helps create a welcoming and positive dining experience for students, employees, and campus visitors. Team members play an important role in supporting food service operations through food preparation assistance, maintaining clean and organized work areas, setting up service stations, and ensuring equipment and utensils are ready for use. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a collaborative environment, take pride in providing excellent service, and value contributing to a vibrant campus community.

Beyond daily responsibilities, this role provides hands-on experience in food service, customer interaction, and operational support within a dynamic higher education setting. Employees have the opportunity to develop transferable skills in teamwork, communication, time management, and customer service while helping meet the needs of a broad university population. Those who are dependable, service-oriented, and motivated to make a difference will find rewarding opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to UVUs mission of student success.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Produces scheduled menu items, including salad/sandwich requisitions, grab & go units, deli platter/cheese trays, and fruit platters from the pantry for cafeterias/catering/vending orders, etc., as required by the production manager.
• Trains and assigns work schedules to regular and student employees in the pantry department.
• Establishes a waste control, food handling, and safety standards program and assists in enforcing the procedures. Determines inventory operating levels and inspects all pantry supplies, including fresh produce, deli meats, cheeses, and dry goods used for the pantry and catering orders.
• Maintains culinary equipment, supplies, and work areas. Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains all food handling & safety standards. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a food handlers permit or get one within 10 days of starting this position.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of local Health Department requirements about sanitation and food safety.

• Knowledge of kitchen operating equipment.

• Knowledge of cooking and food service methods.

Skills

• Skills in recipe cost management, cost controls, and record keeping.

• Interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Abilities

• Ability to plan, create, and compute menus.

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

• Ability to supervise and train workers.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:

• Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)

• Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness

• Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member

01

Do you have experience preparing and producing menu items such as sandwiches, salads, fruit trays, deli platters, or other food service products in a commercial kitchen, cafeteria, catering, or similar food service environment?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience training, assigning, or coordinating the work of employees, students, or team members in a food service, hospitality, or related setting?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, monitoring inventory and food quality, and cleaning/sanitizing kitchen equipment and work areas?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• <1
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8+

05

What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu