Kitchen Utility & Prep Specialist

Smith College; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Smith College in Northampton, MA is seeking a dining services assistant to clean dishes, cookware, and dining areas, and assist culinary staff with basic prep. The role supports a cordial dining atmosphere for students and guests under supervision.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, training student workers, and coordinating with the Dining Room Coordinator. Must meet sanitation certification within 1 year and communicate effectively in writing and speech.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 1 year of kitchen experience.
• Must obtain sanitation certificate within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Clean dishes, cookware, kitchen and dining areas to maintain sanitation.
• Maintain dishwashing station and related areas in order.
• Assist culinary staff with food preparation tasks as needed.
• Support staff in stocking, labeling foods and inventory tasks.
• Collaborate with Dining Room Coordinator and Manager to train student workers.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Basic arithmetic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sanitation certificate within 1 year

Job description

Smith College in Northampton, MA is seeking a dining services assistant to clean dishes, cookware, and dining areas, and assist culinary staff with basic prep. The role supports a cordial dining atmosphere for students and guests under supervision.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, training student workers, and coordinating with the Dining Room Coordinator. Must meet sanitation certification within 1 year and communicate effectively in writing and speech.