Casual Catering Assistant

Amherst College•Amherst, NY

8d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Amherst College invites applications for the Casual Catering Assistant position. The Casual Catering Assistant is a part-time, casual position with no benefits. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $ 16.00-18.00 per hour . The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. The Casual Catering Assistant supports the efforts of the Amherst College Catering Department in providing our diverse community with excellent service at events on campus. 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 Casual Catering Assistant is committed to quality and excellent customer service. This position will assist the catering team with the prep, delivery, setup, service, and breakdown of events on campus. Ensures all food items, proper serving utensils, and menu signage are ready for service. Maintains safe, clean, orderly, and sanitary conditions. This individual ensures that the quantity and quality of our production are consistent with our standards and works with all team members to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers. The work schedule varies and corresponds to the College's operational needs, and may vary between morning and evening shifts. As our work is central to student life and their needs occur at a variety of times throughout the day, week, and year, a flexible schedule with extended shift times is sometimes 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Equivalent work experience in lieu of minimum education
A valid driver's license and successful credentialing are required in order to operate college vehicles
Pre-employment physical/lift test
Attention to detail
Strong organizational, interpersonal, customer service, and time management skills
Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community

Nice To Haves

Experience driving cargo vans
Two years of food-service experience
Catering experience

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the catering team to prep, organize, transport, and deliver equipment, food, beverages, and supplies; ensures setup and breakdown of equipment, food, beverages, and supplies
Operating a dishwasher with occasional manual dishwashing during catered events when needed
Sweeps, mops, and cleans floors and ensures the sanitation of kitchen and storage areas
Vacuums carpeted areas of catering spaces
Maintains the organization and sanitation of catering supplies, equipment, and facilities
Assorted cleaning and organizational tasks as assigned
Regularly checking your amherst.edu email is required to stay up to date on college-wide and departmental communications
Learning and using Workday to manage clocking in and out for shifts, time off requests, and all other functions required to manage your personal information