Catering Porter

Posting Details

Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.

Position Summary Information

Classification Title Support Services Associate Working Title Catering Porter Location Boone, NC Job Category 8 Position Number 084201 Not Eligible for Visa Sponsorship

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S

Department Catering - 170400 Primary Purpose of Position

To support the entire Grandview Catering & Events team by consistently and accurately preparing equipment and other necessary items for all catered events.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency.

Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all positions.

License/Certification Required Essential Job Functions

Seeking a Catering Porter to support the entire Grandview Catering & Events team by consistently and accurately preparing for all catered events.

Responsibilities include:

• Using event sheets and checklists, pack all necessary equipment and items for individual events each day
• Clearly organize and label items as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized space in the kitchen, serveries, and storage areas
• Recreate food labels and rearrange as necessary
• Assist with receiving and unpacking deliveries
• Relocate excess product to storage spaces and keep updated inventory for each location
• Pack and unpack catering vehicles by loading them with non-food items once all preparation has been completed, and before the service teams arrive for their shifts
• Assist with unloading after events and subsequent clean-up
• Drive staff, equipment, and/or food items to events
• Plan for, supervise, and execute Grandview Ballroom set-ups and breakdowns to include moving furniture, cleaning restrooms and floors, trash removal, and table settings
• Delegate Grandview Ballroom cleaning tasks to Housekeeping Student Staff, but while being willing and able to perform and assist with the tasks
• Communicate with front and back-of-house management regarding necessary updates, documentation, and resources
• Work with the entire Grandview team on other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

• Minimum one year of food services, catering, custodial, or facilities management
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines
• Self-starter attitude and ability to work independently
• Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions under stressful circumstances
• Flexibility to work during weekends and holidays
• Holds self-accountable and can be relied upon to ensure that projects and schedules are maintained according to the business need of the organization
• Performs routine or repetitious tasks with care and attention to detail
• Willingness to set up and breakdown equipment
• Driver's license and ability to drive a catering vehicle
• ServSafe Food Handler's license (within first year of employment if not already cetified)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and ability to perform medium to heavy physical work.
• Ability to learn the proper use of heavy floor equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Attention to detail and professional maturity.
• Scheduling flexibility. Strong customer service skills.

Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.

Communication

Customer Service

Managing Work & Performance

Type of Position Permanent Full-Time Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty Appointment Type 1.0 Work Schedule/Hours

• The average work week is Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Schedule days and times will vary based on business needs
• Must be willing to work a non-traditional 40-hour work week (eligible for additional compensation) and be flexible as needed
• Catering employees are required to work special events including, but not limited to, home football games, University commencement, other large-scale events

Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 12 Mandatory Staff Yes Physical Demands of Position

• Standing and walking in a constant fast-paced environment for 8+ hours a day
• Ability to drive a catering truck
• Lifting and lowering, pushing and pulling items in excess of 50 lbs
• Stooping and bending to retrieve items from ovens, shelves, trucks, etc.
• Set up, breakdown and cleaning equipment
• Pushing and pulling heavy carts, floats, and containers on and off the trucks and up and down elevators

Required duties listed above to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations

Overall Competency Level Journey Salary Grade Equivalency Salary Range Anticipated Hiring Range $36,421-$37,877

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date 07/24/2026 Closing Date 08/23/2026 Competency Level Statement Management will only consider applicants who meet the required competencies. Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach required document:

• Cover Letter
• List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application

Search Chair Name Amanda Hood Search Chair Email hoodac@appstate.edu Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web)

Departmental Information

Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/55362 Posting Number 201503012P

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• Resume