Dining Services Pot Washer & Kitchen Support – Part-Time

UMass Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

UMass Amherst's Pot Washer (Departmental Assistant) supports UMass Dining by performing routine manual tasks, including pot washing, dish washing, and cleaning in a food service operation. This part-time, onsite role is located in Amherst within the Campus Center/Student Union.

Schedule varies by department needs and may include nights, weekends and holidays. Employment is temporary for the 2026-2027 UMass Academic Year, ending 5/29/2027.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of approved sanitary methods and procedures for care and use of kitchen, dining room and food service equipment.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift and carry heavy objects, and work in varying temperatures.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish rapport and work well with customers and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work varied shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work safely in wet and slippery environments.

Responsibilities

• Washes pots and pans using either manual or mechanical means.
• Cleans utensils and dishes by scraping and hand and machine washing.
• Cleans food service area equipment, counters, floors, food carts, trays, and furniture.
• Transports food to and from storage areas and to serving areas.
• Prepares coffee.
• Operates kitchen equipment.
• Separates and removes trash and garbage and places them in designated containers.

Skills

Sanitation basics

Physical stamina

Follow instructions

Customer service

Flexible scheduling

Safety awareness

Job description

UMass Amherst's Pot Washer (Departmental Assistant) supports UMass Dining by performing routine manual tasks, including pot washing, dish washing, and cleaning in a food service operation. This part-time, onsite role is located in Amherst within the Campus Center/Student Union.

Schedule varies by department needs and may include nights, weekends and holidays. Employment is temporary for the 2026-2027 UMass Academic Year, ending 5/29/2027.