Catering Lead; On-site

Overview

Hiring Range

The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account factors in making compensation decisions including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position.

Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The salary for this position is $22.10/hr.

- $26.40/hr the realized minimum pay for this position will be $25/hr.; steps less than $25/hr. include an additional amount elevating to $25/hr.

Job Closing Date:
This posting will remain open until filled with initial applicant review expected to be on or around February 5, 2026.

This union position is represented by the bargaining unit AFSCME:
Service - SX.

Remote/Hybrid eligibility:
This position is fully on-site.

About UC Merced

The University of California, Merced is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and one of the youngest universities to be designated an R1 research university. With approximately 9,100 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced is a smaller, more intimate campus compared to its sister campuses, while equipped and staffed as a cutting edge, 21st century research institution.

With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships and a growing community in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.

Ranked in the top 30 among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and #1 for social mobility by the Wall Street Journal, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide world class educational opportunities to dynamic and enterprising students in the Valley and throughout the state. In partnership with UC San Francisco, UC Merced has launched a rigorous medical education program that will supply the Valley with culturally competent providers dedicated to improving local access to quality care.

The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and is accelerating the continued economic development of the region.

About The Job

At the direction of the Catering Supervisor, the FSW Lead - Catering is responsible for the production and delivery of catering orders which includes operating University vehicles for deliveries both on campus and to external off campus events as well as giving direction to student workers who will operate University vehicles. The FSW Lead – Catering also assists with catered events and assisting the Catering Supervisor with the maintenance of the catering program.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, processing sales orders, customer service, preparation of orders, deliveries, set up of events, serving events, break down of events, supervision of approximately 8-10 student employees per shift and assisting in the development of catering services. The incumbent will assist the Catering Supervisor with all the necessary tasks for the successful execution of catered events and delivery of catering orders while adhering to the core mission of Catering and Dining Services.

The FSW Lead – Catering is a visible member of the Dining Services team; attention to detail, professional and elegant service knowledge and maintain a professional appearance and the ability to communicate effectively with campus' executive leadership and their guests when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY

• Independently organize, prepare and execute catering events and deliveries which includes transporting items from one campus location to another using University vehicles (golf cart, van, truck, etc).
• Set up catering venues, including erecting tables, setting tables, preparing floral arrangements and assisting affiliates with the tasks necessary for…