Beaver Classic Creamery - Catering

Oregon State University

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR, USA
USD 15.05-21.5 / hour
Posted on Sep 25, 2025
Position Information
Job Title Beaver Classic Creamery - Catering
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $19.50 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This position will be used as a pool to fill future needs of Beaver Classic part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) catering positions for the Department of Food Science and Technology (FST) at Oregon State University (OSU).

The position will aid in the execution of food truck and catering events outside of our storefront location. This position includes driving the food truck and will require irregular work hours, including weekends and evenings.
Transferable Skill Development
Position Duties
Duties to be determined by the hiring unit but may include cleaning, preparation, operations, and sales of products routine to Beaver Classic food truck.
  • 60% Attending and operating food truck and catering events, including driving the truck or other transportation vehicles, working in a high-speed service environment, and serving our customers, handling cash and/or tickets at varying events
  • 20% Prepare, collect equipment for events, set up, and break down events
  • 15% Cleaning as the event goes on, ensuring the truck meets Benton County health standards.
  • 5% Working with clients to ensure events are executed as planned, and sales get tracked accurately.
The position has access to fiscal dollars as a primary responsibility and will require cash handling training
Minimum Qualifications
  • Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
  • Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
  • Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
    • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
    • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
    • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
    • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
    • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
  • Passion and interest in food or foodservice
  • Ability to work individually and collaboratively as part of a team
  • Ability to take initiative and be self-motivated
  • Ability to shift one’s approach when working with a variety of organizations and people from diverse cultures, communication styles, histories, and team structures
  • Able to prioritize and complete assigned tasks and responsibilities in a timely manner.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Experience with event and program planning
  • Bilingual or Multilingual
  • Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity
  • Prior food service or other customer service experience
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
  • Required to obtain an Oregon Food Handlers Card within 15 days of employment
  • Expected to work frequent evening and weekend hours, as required, to support production needs
  • Will be working in a fast-paced environment, often required to lift more than 50 lbs.
  • Lift, push, pull and carry items weighing 50-100 lbs repeatedly.
  • May be required to obtain Motorpool authorization to drive the food truck.
  • May include travel to and from event sites including outdoors in all types of weather
  • May require walking, standing, bending, and stooping for extended periods.
  • May require working with or around cleaning chemicals.
  • Required to attend staff meetings, supervisory meetings and professional development sessions
  • Shift and/or work assignments may be changed based on operational needs
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P12509SE
Number of Vacancies 30
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 10/01/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 09/23/2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 05/31/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
● A Resume
● A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position

For additional information please contact: David Ryusaki at david.ryusaki@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval