Casual Service Attendant

Amherst College Amherst, MA Full-time Hospitality

Posted on April 18, 2024

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Casual Service Attendant

Amherst Campus
Part Time
JR3532

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 Service Attendant (Casual Position, No Benefits) position. The Casual Service Attendant is a casual, part-time position, $16.00/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 Service Attendant supports the efforts of Amherst College Dining Services by providing the campus community with excellent service experience in our dining facility.

This position supports a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. This position consists of serving menu items to our campus community, working in the dishroom, table wiping, and maintaining overall cleanliness of the dining hall. This position involves direct customer interaction requiring oneself to present at all times in a professional, approachable and supportive manner.

The work schedule varies and corresponds to the College's operational needs. At times, this position may be asked to assist with evening production in student dining or assist with catering and campus-wide events at any time. As our work is central to student life, their needs occur at a variety of times throughout the day, week, and year and in such, a flexible schedule with extended shift times is required. In addition, the position is designated as providing essential services and should report to work, or remain on duty even though the College is closed.

Summary of Responsibilities

Preparation

Serves menu items to our campus community
Clean, organize and maintain equipment as directed
Maintain operational standards and Health Department regulations
Ensure all areas are maintained in an orderly, clean, and sanitary manner
Set-up food items prior to and during meals meeting established standards, manage the rotation of goods to ensure highest quality
Perform work in a safe and efficient manner; ensure operational organization before, during, and after service
Ensure that equipment used is in sound, working order; tools used are properly cared for and stored
Communicate operational needs and concerns effectively and proactively
Maintain a commitment to the quality of our resources and work to prevent loss and eliminate waste
Promote our standards of quality and service and the safety of our work environment
Other responsibilities performed as requested or assigned

Qualifications

Required:

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Excellent customer service skills
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Commitment to a diverse and inclusive community
Ability to work a flexible schedule including reporting to work or remain on duty even when the College is closed
Attention to detail
Successful completion of the pre-employment physical

Preferred:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Previous food service experience
Allergen Awareness as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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 Career icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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