Amherst College Hiring for Kitchen Runner at Massachusetts, United States Full Time

Amherst Campus
Amherst Staff
Regular
Full time
JR3386

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 position of Kitchen
Runner. The Kitchen Runner position 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 Kitchen Runner 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 Kitchen Runner- supports the efforts of Amherst College Dining
Services by providing the campus community with excellent service
experience in our dining facility. This position supports a diverse
workforce and participates in the College’s efforts to create a
respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. This
position ensures that the quantity and quality of our production
are consistent with the standards of Dining Services and works with
members of the team to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.
This individual delivers menu items to our serving areas and
involves direct customer interaction requiring oneself to present
at all times in a professional, approachable and supportive
manner.

The work schedule is generally Sunday – Thursday 12:30PM to 9:00PM.
At times, this position may be asked to assist with evening
production in student dining or assist with catering and
campus-wide events at any time. As our work is central to student
life, 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 should report to work, or remain
on duty even though the College is closed.

Takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and
participates in the College’s efforts to create a respectful,
inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

Preparation

• Delivers menu items from our kitchen to our serving areas
• Clean, organize and maintain equipment as directed
• Maintain operational standards and Health Department
  regulations
• Ensure all areas are maintained in an orderly, clean, and
  sanitary manner
• Understands food priorities during meals and meeting
  cleanliness, sanitation and productivity standards, manage the
  rotation of goods to ensure 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 properly cared for and stored

• Communicate operational needs and concerns effectively and
  proactively
• Maintain a commitment to the quality of our resources and work
  to prevent loss and eliminate waste
• Promote our standards of quality and service and the safety of
  our work environment
• Effectively collaborate with a diverse team and support a
  diverse community

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current ServSafe Manager Certification or be able to achieve
  within (6) months of employment
• Allergen Awareness as required by the Commonwealth of
  Massachusetts
• 1 + years of food service experience
• Ability to taste and work with any and all ingredients
  used
• Attention to detail
• Work flexible hours based upon departmental needs including
  extended shifts
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Preferred:

• Experience in a kitchen environment
• 1 year of experience in a similar, high volume operation

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.

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