Casual Dining Assistant

Casual Dining Assistant

Amherst Campus

Part Time

JR6454

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, 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, non-benefitted, part-time.

The expected salary range for this job opportunity is : $ 16.50-17.00 .

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations.

The Casual Dining Assistant supports the efforts of Amherst College Dining Services by providing the campus community with an excellent service experience in our dining facility. This position supports the execution 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 College's operational needs. At times, this position may be asked to assist with evening production in student dining or assist with catering and campus-wide 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 : $16.50-$17.00 | 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 : Required

Preferred

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https : / / amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com / Amherst_Jobs . 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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