Casual Dish Crew - Pots/Pans

Casual Dish Crew - Pots/Pans

Amherst Campus
Part Time
JR5189

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.



Amherst College invites applications for the Casual Dish Crew - Pots/Pans. The Casual Dish Crew - Pots/Pans is a part-time, casual position with no benefits, starting at $18.00/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 and a top-performing dining program.

The Casual Dish Crew - Pots/Pans supports the efforts of Amherst College Dining Services in providing the diverse campus community with excellent service and support in production of our menus. This position assists the culinary team by receiving, washing, and sanitizing all wares related to menu production according to industry standards for safety.

This position is responsible for ensuring that all wares used in menu production are presented in a clean, sanitary, and organized fashion while providing essential support to the efforts of the kitchen team. The position is also responsible for helping to maintain a clean and organized work area by actively engaging in general cleaning duties while managing floor care, trash, compost, and recycling systems to college standards. Additionally, the position will assist in a supportive service capacity within kitchen operations. They work to ensure the highest quality and consistency of performance while maintaining the required standards of sanitation at all times.

This position is a non-benefited, temporary casual role, 4 consecutive days schedule supporting lunch and dinner services not to exceed 1004 work hours per calendar year.

During periods of peak service demands, this position may be asked to assist with supporting special events outside of the Dining Hall. As our work is central to student life, 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 should report to work, or remain on duty even though the College is closed. This position supports a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Providing sanitary wares through the proper use of a 4-compartment sink - scrape, wash, rinse, sanitize, and dry
  
• Proper use and maintenance of a ware-washing machine; use storage and disposal of required chemicals; and use of personal protection equipment to ensure safety in the workplace
  
• Maintaining organized kitchen equipment storage areas to department standards: cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces, equipment, floors, ceilings, and walls
  
• Maintain operational standards and operations according to Health Department regulations
  
• Ensure all areas are maintained in an orderly, clean, and sanitary manner
  
• Maintain accurate titration logs of chemicals used and temperatures per code requirements
  
• Perform work in a safe and efficient manner; ensure operational organization before, during, and after service
  
• Ensure that equipment used is correctly set for operations and in working order with all parts installed prior to use; tools used are properly cared for and stored
  
• Communicate operational needs and concerns effectively and proactively regarding duties, safety, and department needs based on observations of operations
  
• Maintain a commitment to the quality of our resources and work to prevent loss and eliminate waste
  

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
• Less than a year of related experience
  
• Two years in a support role in a high-volume kitchen environment in lieu of minimum education and related experience
  
• The individual has daily interaction with the campus community, involving both verbal and written communication. This includes but is not limited to 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
  
• This requires the ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos; the ability to read product labels, signs, and warning labels specifically with the use of chemicals; write correspondence; and the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations with other employees of the organization
  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment exposed to heat, cold, humidity, odors, food production, and steam. The position works in a wet environment
  
• This position stands and moves for the entire duration of their shift
  
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test
  

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
• Current ServSafe Food Handler Certification or be able to achieve within (6) months of employment
  
• Allergen Awareness, as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  
• Entry-level with the ability to function efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  
• Verbal and written communication