DESCRIPTION

Passionate about developing your career potential and enjoy working in the catering environment? Want to learn about what goes on behind the scenes at Australia's LARGEST annual multi-sport event? 

Then this role would be great for you! 

We are looking for a driven and committed individual to help us plan and deliver the catering requirements for the 2016 UniGames. The role is a fantastic opportunity for anyone wanting to broaden their sport event knowledge and get hands on experience.

Particulars about the role

The Catering Assistant reports directly and has line management responsibility to the Operations Coordinator. The Catering Assistant will also work closely with key event time personnel including:  

- AUS staff working within the event
- Event volunteers and competition management
- Local catering establishments
- Local eatery businesses
- Sport venue managers

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

Prior to the event
- Assist with auditing food outlet at event sporting venues
- Liaise with caterers and event staff for anticipated food requirements
- Develop meal tickets/vouchers for the event workforce
- Secure meal options for event staff and volunteers outside of competition hours (staff dinners for the event delivery period)
- Source resources for Games centre break out area such as (but not limited to) cutlery, crockery, cups, fridge, small appliances (if required), snack foods
- Determine estimated spend of volunteer meal vouchers, enter detail into budgets and complete purchase order requests
- Prepare staff apartment care boxes  

During the event
- Distribution of meal tickets for competition days
- Manage lunch set up and pack down if provided as a sandwich buffet
- Troubleshoot catering issues
- Cleanliness and restocking of break out area within the Games centre  

Post event
- Obtain invoices from sport venues for meal vouchers used during the event
- Provide recommendations to catering for future events    

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE  

- The Catering Assistant role would suit a person studying in the field of event management or hospitality or someone who has worked in the area of workforce catering previously.  

Desirable attributes:
- Excellent organisational skills
- Experience in managing and dealing with a wide variety of people
- An understanding of catering procedures
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Sound computer skills  

Personal attributes:
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Enthusiastic and motivated approach
- Well developed customer service and problem solving skills
- Ability to take the initiative
- Exercise judgment and work without supervision
- A friendly and approachable manner  

Other requirements:
- Commit to at approx six to eight hours per week in the Games office in the lead up to the event      
- Attend compulsory training sessions to ensure that you are familiar with event policies and procedures Attend the entire duration of the Games competition
- Wear the Games uniform as required
- Conduct self in a professional manner by being punctual, reliable and neatly groomed at all times
- Be an unbiased non competitor in the event
- Uphold AUS policies and guidelines

POSITION PARTICULARS  

Duration of position:  1st August 2016 - 7th October 2016   

Number of hours: It is anticipated that the Catering Assistant will need to work at least one day per week (approx. six/eight hours) in the lead up to the event and full time during the event delivery period.  

Training: Induction will be provided upon appointment. On the job training will be provided over the time of your appointment.  

Applications close: 27 July 2016  

Interviews: 29 July 2016  

How to apply: To apply for this position please follow these steps:  

1.  Read the position description in detail to understand what is expected of you

2.  Check to ensure you are available for the duration of the position

3.  Update your resume to no more than two pages

4.  Write a cover letter outlining why you feel you are suited to the role

5.  Email your application, including cover letter & resume (in 1 document) to aug.workforce@unisport.com.au  
All applications will be acknowledged and successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.    

FOR MORE INFORMATION  

Contact: Natalie Broom Workforce Coordinator
P: 0481 150 194
E: aug.workforce@unisport.com.au  
The details within this position description may change at any time in the lead up to the 2016 Australian University Games. Volunteers will be notified of any changes to their position description, if and when they occur.

• COMPANY NAME - Australian University Sport
• CONTACT NAME - Natalie Broom
• CONTACT EMAIL - aug.workforce@unisport.com.au
• WEBSITE - http://australianunigames.com.au/volunteer
• FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/unigames