Amherst College Hiring for Server (Part-Time) at Massachusetts, United States Full Time

Amherst Campus
Amherst Staff
Academic Year Staff
Part time
JR3236

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 part-time, 10-month per year 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 Dining Services Server, having knowledge of all ingredients, is
committed to providing high-quality food and excellent customer
service to our diverse community. The Server works in food service
areas lines and/or in other areas as assigned. Ensures all food
items, proper serving utensils, and menu signage are ready for
service; and cleans the service areas 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 Monday – Friday 7:00 am -11:00
am. 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 service areas with the needed utensils and
  equipment prior to meal service
• Communicates with supervisors to ensure all needed items are
  available for service
• Engage with our diverse community by promoting local foods and
  newly featured menu items
• Serves entrees and sides to our guests, cleans and maintains
  serving areas
• 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 it meets your total compensation requirements.
Click here for Benefits Information .

Interested candidates 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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