Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.64 - $20.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Tuition remission
Employee wellness programs
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Amherst College, located in Amherst, Massachusetts, is a prestigious liberal arts college known for its rigorous academic programs and commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive community. As one of the leading highly selective liberal arts institutions in the United States, Amherst College has taken significant steps to diversify its student body, ensuring that individuals from various racial, socioeconomic, and geographic backgrounds have access to a world-class education. This commitment to diversity extends beyond student admissions to include faculty, administration, and staff, enhancing the academic environment and campus culture with a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Amherst College offers a... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- ServSafe Manager Certification or able to achieve within six months of employment
- Minimum 2 years of food preparation experience
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to work flexible hours including extended shifts
- Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting
- Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test
- Must pass required reference and background checks
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current ServSafe Manager Certification or able to achieve within six months of employment
- 2+ years of food preparation experience
- Strong verbal and written communication customer service organizational and time management skills
- Ability to taste and work with any and all ingredients used
- Ability to mathematically reduce and expand measurements required by recipe
- Dedication to working with a diverse and inclusive community
- Attention to detail
- Work flexible hours based upon operational needs including extended shifts
- Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test
- Successful completion of required reference and background checks
- Preferred high volume cold food production experience
Job Duties
- Prepare assigned menu items to standard including hot & cold food packaged field trips and ready-to-eat menu items while adhering to standardized recipes and production methods
- 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 and manage the rotation of goods to ensure the 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 accurately cared for and stored
- Communicate operational needs and concerns effectively and proactively
- Effectively collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues and students
- Assist with the inventory of storage and supply areas
- Inspect deliveries for quality and accuracy and communicate deficiencies
- Communicate product needs through appropriate channels
- Work effectively to reduce waste and loss of supplies and goods
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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