Amherst College Hiring for Server at Massachusetts, United States Full Time

Amherst Campus
Amherst Staff
Regular
Full time
JR3233

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 Server position. The
Server is a full-time, year-round position, starting at
$18.60/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 Server supports the efforts of Amherst College Dining Services
in providing the diverse campus community with excellent service
and production of our menus. This position assists the culinary
team with the production and implementation of menu items. This
individual 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 Dining Services Server, having knowledge of all ingredients, is
committed to quality and excellent customer service. The Server
works on the food lines and/or other service areas as assigned.
Ensures all food items, proper serving utensils, and menu signage
are ready for service; and cleans the line 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 12:30-9:00 pm Sunday-Thursday.
Our work is central to student life and 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 may be required to report to work, or remain on duty
even when the College is closed.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Set up food lines with the needed utensils and equipment prior
  to meal service
• Call for all needed items to the culinary team
• Engage with customers by promoting local foods and newly
  featured menu items
• Serves entrees and sides to our guests, cleans and maintains
  serving areas
• Effectively collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues and
  students
• Retrieve supplies and restock necessary food items for the food
  stations
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor and or
  manager on duty, including but not limited to, light cleaning,
  table wiping, and other sanitation duties

Qualifications

Required:

• 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
• Experience with or commitment to effectively working with a
  diverse community
• Able to work extra shifts and/or overtime if needed

Preferred:

• High school or vocational school diploma/certification or
  equivalent
• Previous food service experience

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth
and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Amherst College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated
for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may
apply).

Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly
competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and
faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our
overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the
options to ensure itmeets your total compensation requirements.
Click here for Benefits Information .

Interestedcandidates 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.

To find information about job group and level (JGL) follow this
link.

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