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.