Casual Grab and Go Dining Assistant

Amherst College; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Casual Grab and Go Dining Assistant, where your commitment to quality service and inclusivity will shine. This part-time role focuses on food preparation and customer service in a vibrant dining environment. You'll play a crucial part in maintaining high standards of service while interacting with a diverse campus community. Flexibility in your schedule is key, as the position requires adaptability to the college's operational needs. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to a welcoming atmosphere that values diversity and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions.

Responsibilities

• Serve menu items to the campus community.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization before and after service.
• Regularly check email for departmental communications.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Cleaning and Maintenance

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Job description

Casual Grab and Go Dining Assistant

Amherst Campus
Part Time
JR5190

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 Grab and Go Dining Assistant. The Casual Grab and Go Dining Assistant is a part-time, casual position with no benefits, starting at $17.00/hour. Given Amherst's 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 Casual Grab and Go Dining Assistant, is committed to quality and excellent customer service and works in food preparation and counter service in our Grab and Go dining location and/or as assigned. Ensures all food items have appropriate menu signage and are ready for service; and cleans during and after service. Takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

The work schedule varies and corresponds to the College's operational needs, but generally is 10:00 am - 3:00 pm and the hourly rate for the position is $17/hour. Our work is central to student life, and their needs occur at a variety of times throughout the day, week, and year, and as 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:

Food Service and Preparation

• Serve menu items to our campus community
  
• Cleaning and organizing equipment and setting up for service daily
  
• Maintaining proper stock and rotation of food and beverage offerings
  
• Promote high standards of service and food quality
  

Cleaning and Maintenance

• Helping to keep the facility clean and orderly before and after service
  
• Warewashing, trash, and recycling removal
  
• Shutdown cleaning, including sweeping and mopping floors
  

Communication and Workday

• Regularly checking your amherst.edu email is required to stay up to date on college-wide 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 departmental-specific updates, upcoming meetings, and events
    
• Learning and using Workday to manage clocking in and out for shifts, time off requests, and all other functions required to manage your personal information
  

Qualifications:

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
• Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community
  
• Pre-employment Physical/Lift Test
  

The individual has daily interaction with a diverse campus community, involving both verbal and written communication. This includes but is not limited to:

• Working directly with our customers in a display cooking setting
  
• Accepting the direction, training, and support provided by supervisors
  
• Communicating with customers regarding their needs, suggestions, and concerns
  
• Reporting operational issues, concerns, and needs through appropriate channels
  
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos
  
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations with other employees of the organization
  

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 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.

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.


To apply, visit https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Casual-Grab-and-Go-Dining-Assistant_JR5190







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