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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 Server position. The Server is a fulltime yearround position starting at $19.35 per 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 a broadly diverse community.
The Server supports the efforts of Amherst College Dining Services in providing the diverse campus community with excellent service and production of our menus. This position assists the culinary team with the production and implementation of menu items. This individual takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the Colleges efforts to create a respectful inclusive and welcoming work environment.
The Dining Services Server having knowledge of all ingredients is committed to quality and excellent customer service. The Server works on the food lines and/or other service areas as assigned. Ensures all food items proper serving utensils and menu signage are ready for service; and cleans the line during and after service. This role engages with the community at each meal to build connections and a sense of belonging for all. Verifies that all foods served are done so at the highest quality to preserve both the integrity of but also the safety of the food being served.
The work schedule varies and corresponds to the Colleges operational needs. As our work is central to student life and 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 required. In addition the position is designated as providing essential services and may be required to report to work or remain on duty even when the College is closed.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Set up food lines by preparing cleaning and managing service equipment prepare needed utensils and equipment prior to meal service ensure all sanitation measures are followed for safe service of food
Serves and restocks food for service
Finalizes food items for service to include garnishing shingling or otherwise placing foods for superior presentation
Prepares for and takes action to communicate with the culinary staff for all needed items to continue service without interruption and prepares for periods of peak guest demand
In a thorough and detailed manner cleans the station after each meal period and resets it for the next meal period
Delivers excellent customer service to our diverse college campus community; engages with each guest while serving them; builds relationships and uses the names of guests when possible; creates a sense of belonging and community welcomes each guest fondly and genuinely
Communication and Workday
Regularly checking your email is required to stay up to date on collegewide and departmental communications
This includes communication by email message boards and the Daily Mammoth
Important information is shared through these communications that affect your job and help you stay up to date on departmentalspecific updates upcoming meetings and events
Use Workday to manage clocking in and out for shifts time off requests and all other functions required to manage your personal information
Qualifications:
Required
Basic math skills
Strong time management skills including the ability to follow verbal and written communications
Excellent customer service skills organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Able to work extra shifts and/or overtime if needed
Successful completion of a preemployment physical and lift test
Commitment to effectively working with a diverse community
Successful completion of required reference and background checks
Preferred
High school or vocational school diploma/certification or equivalent
Previous food service experience
Prior experience in Collegiate or institutional food service
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development continued learning and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for Benefits Information.
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.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Employment Type
Full-Time
