Assistant Snack Bar Manager (Worcester Dining Commons)

UMass Amherst•Amherst, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist in the preparation and serving of food and beverages, supervise assigned personnel, and help maintain records for the Worcester Dining Commons. This role involves hiring, training, and supervising student employees, as well as managing cash handling and daily deposit of receipts for the assigned unit.

Requirements

At least one (1) year of food service experience in a hotel, restaurant, cafeteria, or catering operation.
Incumbents must be certified as food handlers within six (6) months of the appointment start date through a recognized program approved by the University of Massachusetts (i.e. ServSafe).
Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment normally used in food handling and storage.
Working knowledge of food service sanitation procedures.
Working knowledge of cash handling and related equipment used in cash handling, cash registers, calculators, etc.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to supervise employees, giving oral and written instructions in a precise and understandable manner.
Ability to maintain accurate records and make reports.
Ability to establish rapport, maintain harmonious working relationships and deal effectively with customers and agency personnel from varied backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

A diploma or certificate from a trade, technical or vocational school with a major in culinary arts or food services may be substituted for the required experience.

Responsibilities

Prepares foods and beverages using standard recipes for cash customer consumption.
May requisition food using standard forms and established procedures.
Uses manual and mechanical food service equipment to supply product for customer consumption.
Uses standard forms and procedures to order supplies and equipment needed for the operation of the assigned area.
Makes daily deposits of sales receipts using standard forms and procedures and makes sales reports on standard forms.
Supervises and assists in the cleaning and maintaining of equipment and work areas to maintain sanitation standards.
Hires, trains, and supervises student employees in the assigned work area.
May assist in the evaluation and scheduling of employees.
Assists in securing the assigned area(s) at the close of operations.
Maintains records of cash and sales figures and other records pertaining to the operation of the assigned unit(s).
Assists with inventory and food storage using standard forms and procedures to account for all stock and the proper storage of products.
Performs other duties as assigned.