Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Tuition remission
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Amherst College, a prestigious liberal arts institution known for its commitment to diversity and academic excellence, invites applications for the position of Server in its Dining Services department. Amherst has demonstrated leadership among highly selective liberal arts colleges in successfully diversifying its student body across racial, socio-economic, and geographic lines. The College is equally dedicated to enriching the educational experience and campus culture through robust diversity within its faculty, administration, and staff. This commitment fosters a welcoming, inclusive environment for all members of the Amherst community.
The Server position is a full-time, year-round role essential to supporting the culina... Show More
The Server position is a full-time, year-round role essential to supporting the culina... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- prior food service experience preferred
- ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- strong interpersonal and communication skills
- ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- ability to follow safety and sanitation guidelines
- eligibility to work in the United States
- successful completion of a pre-employment physical and lift test
- ability to complete required background and reference checks
Job Qualifications
- Basic math skills
- strong time management skills, including the ability to follow verbal and written communications
- excellent customer service skills, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- able to work extra shifts and/or overtime if needed
- successful completion of a pre-employment physical and lift test
- successful completion of required reference and background checks
- high school or vocational school diploma/certification or equivalent (preferred)
- previous food service experience (preferred)
- prior experience in collegiate or institutional food service (preferred)
Job Duties
- Set up food lines by preparing, cleaning, and managing service equipment, preparing needed utensils and equipment prior to meal service, and ensuring all sanitation measures are followed for safe service of food
- serves and restocks food for service
- finalizes food items for service to include garnishing, shingling, or otherwise placing foods for superior presentation
- prepares for and takes action to communicate with the culinary staff for all needed items to continue service without interruption, and prepares for periods of peak guest demand
- in a thorough and detailed manner, cleans the station after each meal period and resets for the next meal period
- delivers excellent customer service to our campus community
- engages with each guest while serving them
- builds relationships and uses the names of guests when possible
- creates a sense of belonging and community, welcomes each guest fondly and genuinely
- effectively collaborate and communicate with colleagues and students
- retrieve supplies and restock necessary food items for the food stations by gathering items needed from multiple storage areas through carrying, cart use, and assistance from colleagues when needed
- completes required sanitation, temperature, and service logs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
- perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor and or manager on duty, including but not limited to cleaning, table wiping, and other sanitation duties
- regularly checking your amherst.edu email is required to stay up to date on college-wide and departmental communications
- use Workday to manage clocking in and out for shifts, time off requests, and all other functions required to manage your personal information
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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