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Catering and Events Worker

St. Norbert College · De Pere, WI · Part time

Posted May 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you gave great service to someone in a busy setting.

What they are checking: Whether they are genuinely service-minded and outgoing, which the posting says it is looking for.

What does your class or work schedule look like, and how would you fit about ten hours a week around it?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to the hours reliably even though the schedule is flexible.

How do you work with a team when an event setup has to be finished in a short window?

What they are checking: Whether they pitch in where needed and communicate, rather than sticking only to their assigned task.

What would you do

Events here range from a two-person meeting to a picnic for 2,000. How would your approach change between those two?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that service style, pace and attention to detail shift with the size of the event.

Part of this job may include bartending. How would you handle someone at a campus event who seems to have had too much to drink?

What they are checking: Whether they would refuse service calmly and get help, protecting guests and the college from real harm.

If you're asked to set up audio or a projector for a meeting and it isn't working ten minutes before the start, what do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot calmly and call for help early, since the job includes working with technology.

A guest complains that the food they wanted ran out. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they stay gracious under complaints and know when to bring in a supervisor.

You notice a coworker being short with a guest because the night has been long. What would you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect the guest experience and support teammates without creating conflict.

About the work

How do you keep food safe when it's being served outdoors or held on a buffet for a long time?

What they are checking: Whether they understand time and temperature risks that come with catered and outdoor events.

After a large event ends, what does a good breakdown and cleanup look like to you?

What they are checking: Whether they see cleanup as part of the job and know it must be done thoroughly, not rushed.

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The full job description

As published by St. Norbert College.

Want to be at every party on campus and get paid? We are looking for highly motivated, outgoing, service minded people to assist with catering and events (aka parties!) on campus. Events range from small two person meetings to the convocation picnic for 2000. This job provides a wide range of duties from working with technology, bartending, to setting up and serving events. Join our dynamic team and be part of the party! We offer competitive campus pay plus shift differential pay! Hours are flexible and we will work around your schedule. This position is a great way to sample some of the finest catering cuisine in the state. This is one of the best fed jobs on campus! St. Norbert College (SNC), a Catholic, Norbertine and Liberal Arts College provides an educational environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual and personal development. As the only Norbertine institution of higher learning in the world, our roots, traditions, and commitments create a unique and enriching educational experience for our students. At SNC, our commitment to communio – the Norbertine ideal of a community united as one – is grounded in the principles of dignity, truth and justice. Consistent with these principles, St. Norbert is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Non-Exempt Scheduled Weekly Hours: 10 The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the job if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job. Percentage of time may vary widely depending on the needs of the position during any particular time period. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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