Departmental Assistant (Breakfast Attendant)
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About UMass Amherst
The flagship of the Commonwealth the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access fuel innovation and creativity and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863 UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching research scholarship and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse equitable and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valuedand thrives and offers a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental social economic and technological challenges in our world.
Job Summary
Assists in the breakfast preparation and set-up of simple hot and cold foods using food service equipment and standard recipes within Hotel UMass; performs set-ups of serving areas; serves food and beverages; cleans equipment production areas serving and dining areas in a food service operation; washes dishes pots and pans.
Essential Functions
- Sets up food service areas according to department standards.
- Moves food from storage place makes coffee; loads food carts; transports food to serving areas.
- Serves food to diners.
- Assists in preparation of simple hot and cold foods and beverages using standard recipes andestablished procedures.
- Assists cooks and other full-time staff by using manual or mechanical food service equipment in accordance with department procedures and using all available safety equipment.
- Cleans food preparation areas serving areas and dining areas using standard methods to maintain department cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Washes dishes trays utensils and pots and pans using available equipment and established methods to maintain department cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Wraps covers and stores leftover foods according to department policy to eliminate spoilage and waste.
- Cuts and wraps or plates foods following department standards for portion control and sanitation.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)
- Working knowledge of methods materials tools and equipment normally used in a foodservice operation.
- Working knowledge of food service sanitation procedures.
- Ability to perform physical tasks normal to food service operation.
- Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Must be able to balance carry pull push stand bend reach twist lift and perform repetitivemovements.
Work Schedule
- 6am to 11am up to 5 days a week.
- This is a part time non-benefited position.
Salary Information
$15.00 - $19.00 per hour.
Special Instructions to Applicants
In addition to completing the application applicants should provide three professional references.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
Key Skills
- Customer Service
- Hospital Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Hospitality Experience
- Basic Math
- Laundry
- Cleaning Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Guest Services
- Cash Handling
- Commercial Cleaning
About Company
UMass Amherst is the largest public research university in New England distinguished by top-ranked academics, innovative research, and programs. Be Revolutionary.
