Pot Washer II (Central Bakery)

UMass Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Amherst is seeking a Pot Washer II to perform routine manual and domestic duties in a food service operation. Responsibilities include washing pots and pans, serving food, and assisting with various kitchen tasks.

The ideal candidate should have knowledge of sanitary methods for kitchen equipment and the ability to cook simple meals. The role offers a full-time schedule with essential personnel status.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of approved sanitary methods and procedures for kitchen equipment.
• Ability to cook a variety of simple meals.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and understand recipes.

Responsibilities

• Wash pots and pans using manual or mechanical means.
• Clean utensils and dishes by hand and machine washing.
• Clean food service area equipment and floors.
• Assist staff with the preparation of complex dishes.

Skills

Knowledge of sanitary methods

Ability to cook simple meals

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to operate kitchen equipment

Job description

Title: Pot Washer II (Central Bakery)

Executive Area: Administration and Finance

College/School/MBU: Auxiliary Enterprises

Department: Central Bakery

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: full time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Summary

Performs routine manual and domestic job duties in a food service operation including pot washing, dish washing, cleaning, serving food and cooking. Primary duties are to wash pots and pans and to assist with various other cleaning and cooking tasks as needed.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Peels, chops, washes and cooks foods for simple dishes.
• Transports food to and from storage areas, loads food carts, transports food to serving areas and serves food to diners.
• Assists other food services staff with the preparation of more complex dishes.
• Prepares coffee.
• Operates kitchen equipment.
• Separates and removes trash and garbage and places them in designated containers.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of approved sanitary methods and procedures for the care and use of kitchen, dining room and food service equipment.
• Knowledge of the approved sanitary methods and procedures for the handling and serving of food.
• Ability to use kitchen, dining room and food service equipment.
• Ability to cook a variety of simple meals and to assist in the preparation of more complex dishes.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to provide training, work assignments and functional supervision to student employees.
• Ability to give oral and/or written instructions in a precise and understandable manner.
• Ability to establish rapport, maintain harmonious working relationships and deal effectively with customers and agency personnel from varied ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds.
• Ability to read and understand recipes.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications.

Additional Details

This position is designated as essential personnel. Based on assignment, incumbents may be required to obtain certification as food handlers through a recognized program approved by the University of Massachusetts.

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

Tuesday-Saturday; 5am-1pm. May include holidays, evenings and weekends.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: AFSCME Grade 09