OHIO Catering

•  catering@ohio.edu

• (740) 566-0930

Ohio University Catering provides banquet and catered events at a variety of locations including Baker University Center, Nelson Commons, Walter Hall, and the Academic Engagement Center. All students are encouraged to consider working catered events to gain a different perspective of food service and to earn extra money.

 What are the benefits of working with Catering Services?

• As of 01/15/23

Level 3 $13.25 per hour

Dishroom/Pots and Pans/Catering/Latitude 39 Servers & Bartenders

• Eat the menu items you are serving for free

• Job variety

 Please note: Students must be at least 21 years of age to bartend.

New Pay Information For Spring 2023 (effective January 15th)

Level 1 $11.00 per hour

• Cafes/Markets/West 82

Level 2 $12.00 per hour

• The District/Nelson Dining Court/Central Food Facility 

Level 3 $13.25 per hour

• Dishroom/Pots and Pans/Catering/Latitude 39 Servers & Bartenders 

Level 4 $14.00 per hour

• Student Leaders/Office Assistants/Hiring Managers/FoodPro Assistants*

Level 5 $14.75 per hour

• Student leaders/Office Assistants/Hiring Managers/FoodPro Assistants**

Level 6 $15.00 per hour

• Student Coordinators/Latitude 39 Cooks** 

Level 7 $16.50 per hour

• Interns**

*In-training 

**Who have completed/passed the Student Leader class 

Please note: Future updates to State and/or Federal law may necessitate pay changes at any time. Also, Ohio University may institute a pay freeze due to state budget conditions.

All student employees are strongly encouraged to sign up for direct deposit. Please note that depending on the date you start your job, you may not receive your first paycheck for four weeks. After the first paycheck has been received, you will receive your pay every other week. Please refer to the Payroll Calendar, which you may access above. 

In addition to the above opportunities, employees will be eligible for a $0.20/hr. pay increase at the end of each semester, given that they have zero no-call, no-shows, no more than one strike, have worked at least 10 weeks that semester and have worked at least two shifts during finals week. 

As long as a student maintains their status of Student Leader or Coordinator, they will always be paid their Student Leader or Coordinator rate of pay. An exception to this rule is during the summer – a Student Leader or Coordinator will be paid at the rate of the job they are performing.

Sick Policy

All call offs must be done through Teams. To do this go into the requests tab in the shifts app and make a new request. Select "sick time" as the reason. Then in the notes section describe the circumstances for needing to call off. Call offs must be requested AT LEAST one hour before your shift starts, or it will be considered a no call no show. 

When a manager approves the time off, it means they are acknowledging that it was received, not that it was excused. Documentation is still required (such as note from a doctor or professor) for the call off to be excused. Two unexcused call offs will result in a strike. 

Each student is given one personal day per semester. This allows employees one excused call off without providing documentation. You must inform the office at the time of your call off that you intend to use your personal day.  

Sub Board Process 

If you sign up for a shift and later realize that you are unable to work that shift, you can offer your shift to other students through teams. If no one picks up your posted shift, it is your responsibility to show up. Failure to show up will be documented as a no call/no show.

All shift trades must be approved by a manager.

If a student employee is having a problem finding a sub, ask a student leader or manager to provide an email list. Exceptions may be made in cases of emergency as long as the employee contacts a manager for approval prior to the start of the shift. Please check with your venue regarding specific substitution policies. 

• All team members are required to be present and on time for all shifts

• Students that are not present and in the correct uniform 15 minutes after the start time of their shift will be considered late. 

• Once you are scheduled or pick up a shift it is your responsibility to work it!

• Failure to show up for a shift will be considered a No call, No show and will result in 1 non-removable strike & mandatory counseling with a member of the full-time management team before your next shift

• Excused absences will include a written note from a doctor or professor. Two unexcused call-offs will result in a strike.

• Schedules are published every Thursday at 5pm

• Shifts operate on a first come, first serve basis; students are responsible for picking up published shifts

• Catering students are required to work 4 hours a week minimum or 8 hours in a pay period

• Students are allowed to work a maximum of the following hours during the school semesters. 

25 hours for all students

28 hours for student coordinators

20 hours for all international students

Failure to follow these guidelines can result in disciplinary action and loss of privileges to schedule.  

At Ohio University Catering we require students to be available to two weekends of the month. We call these our A and B weekends. Students will be assigned either an A or B weekend. These will only be used if busy weekends have an abundance of open shifts. If there are no open weekend shifts, you will not be automatically assigned to shifts. 

• There are weekends that we consider mandatory as well. These include, Commencement (if you are not graduating), Homecoming, and other events which change on a semesterly basis. We remind our student workers with ample notice. Only excusable absences will be allowed.

Free or discounted meal tickets!

All catering student employees may eat the food prepared for the event they are working.  If a catering student employee works 4 hours and there is no food available from the event the following rules apply:

• Catering student coordinators/leaders may eat free of charge in West 82 after their shift.  

A meal is considered 1 entrée, 1 side and 1 fountain beverage valued at $8.50 or less. No pre-packaged foods, bottled beverages, or barcoded items are permitted. 

• Catering student employees may eat a meal valued at $8.50 or less for 50% off after their shift of 4 or more hours. 

• Please purchase your food before eating it. Meals must be to-go. 

• If West 82 is closed, catering management will provide a meal for the catering student employees.

Receiving Positive Points 

• 1 Point - Bringing your own water bottle for your shift

• 2 Points - Demonstrating excellent customer service

• 3 Points - Going above and beyond for your team 

• 4 Points - Staying late or coming in early to help (when asked)

• 5 Points + Free Meal - Purchasing slip resistant shoes before your first check and replacing your SR shoes after 3-6 months 

  • With proof of purchase 

• 10 Points + 2 Free Meals - Purchasing slip resistant shoes prior to orientation 

  • With proof of purchase 

Positive Points Rewards 

• 5 Positive Points – 6 free cookies of choice (Catering sized cookies)

• 10 Positive Points – Free Meal

• 15 Positive Points – Culinary/Catering Hat

• 20 Positive Points – First Pick of Shifts for a Scheduling Period 

• 30 Positive Points – Free One-Topping West 82 Pizza 

• 35 Positive Points – Culinary/Catering Hoodie 

• 40 Positive Points – Strike Removal (Excludes nonremovable strikes)

Please see an Assistant Manager, Student Coordinator, or your Student Evaluation to view Positive Points.

The position of student leader is a fast-paced, challenging position that carries a great deal of responsibility. 

Each student leader should be willing to dedicate time and effort to bettering the facilities and operations within all Culinary Services venues. Student leaders are also expected to supervise the positions held by student employees and communicate with the full-time managers on a regular basis. 

The student leader is responsible for praising and rewarding student employees who exceed expectations and/or who show. dedication to helping out their team. A student leader must be open-minded, energetic, and sensitive to diverse issues. Sometimes, it may be necessary for a student leader to confront unacceptable behavior exhibited by a student employee. 

Student leaders are expected to dress and act professionally at all times. 

Student leaders are given black Ohio Catering polos that should be wore at each shift.