Casual Grab and Go Dining Assistant

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 Grab and Go Dining Assistant. The Casual Grab and Go Dining Assistant is a part-time, casual position with no benefits, starting at $17.00/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 Grab and Go Dining Assistant, is committed to quality and excellent customer service and works in food preparation and counter service in our Grab and Go dining location and/or as assigned. Ensures all food items have appropriate menu signage and are ready for service; and cleans during and after service. Takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. 

The work schedule varies and corresponds to the College's operational needs, but generally is 10:00 am - 3:00 pm and the hourly rate for the position is $17/hour. Our work is central to student life, and their needs occur at a variety of times throughout the day, week, and year, and as such, a flexible schedule with extended shift times is required. In addition, the position is designated as providing essential services and may be required to report to work, or remain on duty even when the College is closed.  

Summary of Responsibilities:

Food Service and Preparation

• Serve menu items to our campus community

• Cleaning and organizing equipment and setting up for service daily

• Maintaining proper stock and rotation of food and beverage offerings

• Promote high standards of service and food quality

Cleaning and Maintenance

• Helping to keep the facility clean and orderly before and after service

• Warewashing, trash, and recycling removal

• Shutdown cleaning, including sweeping and mopping floors

Communication and Workday

• Regularly checking your amherst.edu email is required to stay up to date on college-wide and departmental communications

  • This includes communication by email, message boards, and The Daily Mammoth

  • Important information is shared through these communications that affect your job and help you stay up to date on departmental-specific updates, upcoming meetings, and events

• Learning and using Workday to manage clocking in and out for shifts, time off requests, and all other functions required to manage your personal information

Qualifications:

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent 

• Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community

• Pre-employment Physical/Lift Test

The individual has daily interaction with a diverse campus community, involving both verbal and written communication. This includes but is not limited to:

• Working directly with our customers in a display cooking setting

• Accepting the direction, training, and support provided by supervisors

• Communicating with customers regarding their needs, suggestions, and concerns

• Reporting operational issues, concerns, and needs through appropriate channels

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations with other employees of the organization

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 re