Departmental Assistant (Breakfast Attendant Hotel UMass)

UMass Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

UMass Amherst is seeking a Departmental Assistant (Breakfast Attendant) to assist in the breakfast preparation and setup of foods at Hotel UMass. Responsibilities include serving food and beverages, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards, and supporting full-time staff.

This part-time position requires working knowledge of food service operations and the ability to follow instructions. The hourly rate ranges from $15 to $19, with a work schedule of Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools used in foodservice.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Working knowledge of food service sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in breakfast preparation and setup.
• Serve food and beverages to diners.
• Clean food preparation and serving areas.

Skills

Food service sanitation procedures

Ability to perform physical tasks

Following instructions

Job description

Title: Departmental Assistant (Breakfast Attendant Hotel UMass)

Executive Area: Administration and Finance

College/School/MBU: Auxiliary Enterprises

Department: Accommodations

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Part Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

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 and established 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.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in custodial or dining service environments, and entails prolonged standing, carrying loads, and use of cleaning chemicals or food service equipment.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday; 6:00am-12:00pm

Salary Information

Hourly Rate: $15 - $19