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Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial socioeconomic and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Casual Dining Assistant position. The position is casual with periods of reduced or no hours during college breaks and summer nonbenefitted parttime and compensated at an hourly rate paid weekly. Given Amhersts distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting the priorities of the College.
The Casual Dining Assistant supports the efforts of Amherst College Dining Services by providing the campus community with excellent service experience in our dining facility. This position supports the of food and beverage services in the Valentine Dining Hall to include serving refilling stocking cleaning and sanitizing washing and always ensuring a safe work environment for employees and guests. This position involves direct customer service and constant interaction with the campus community requiring oneself to always present in a kind welcoming professional approachable and supportive manner.
The work schedule varies and corresponds to the Colleges operational needs. At times this position may be asked to assist with evening production in student dining or assist with catering and campuswide events at any time. As our work is central to student life their needs occur at a variety of times throughout the day week and year and in such a flexible schedule with extended shift times is sometimes required. In addition the position is designated as providing essential services and should report to work or remain on duty even though the College is closed.
Pay Rate: $16.00 Hours: Vary Essential Reporting Personnel
Summary of Responsibilities:
Move serve stock finish and refill food beverages and related items
Ensure that plating and portion size standards are followed
Clean sanitize organize and maintain dining hall surfaces fixtures and equipment
Maintain College operational standards and Health Department regulations
Ensure all areas are maintained in an orderly clean and sanitary manner
Set up food items prior to and during meals meeting established standards and manage the rotation of goods to ensure the highest quality
Perform work in a safe and efficient manner; ensure operational organization before during and after service
Ensure that equipment used is in sound working order; tools used are properly cared for and stored
Communicate operational needs and concerns effectively and proactively
Maintain a commitment to the quality of our resources and work to prevent loss and eliminate waste
Promote our standards of quality and service and the safety of our work environment
Sort wash and restock service wares dishware glassware and silverware used in dining service according to college standards
Other responsibilities performed as requested or assigned
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
1 to 3 years of related experience
Positive attitude and passion for delivering excellent customer service in a diverse and inclusive community
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to see taste feel smell and describe foods and beverages
Ability to work in a fastpaced team environment
Stamina and physical ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
Ability to frequently stoop bend reach twist and lift items up to 50 pounds independently and over 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to maneuver a cart through pushing and pulling
Ability to perform repetitive motion
Work in a food service environment with variable environmental conditions and near or with cooking equipment that produces heat and cold as well as steam vapor and odors related to foods
Ability to work a flexible schedule including reporting to work or remain on duty even when the College is closed
Attention to detail and quality standards
Successful completion of preemployment physical and lift test
Preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent
Previous food service experience
Allergen Awareness as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
ServSafe Food Handler Certification or Greater
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development continued learning and career advancement.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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Part-Time