Casual Retail Dining Assistant (Casual)

Amherst • Amherst, MA

97d • $16 - $17

About The Position

Amherst College invites applications for the Casual Retail Dining Assistant position. The Casual Retail Dining Assistant is a part-time, casual position with no benefits and a compensation range of $16.50 to $17.00 per hour - commensurate with experience. The Casual Retail Dining Assistant is committed to quality and excellent customer service. This position will be responsible for food and beverage preparation, counter service, and potentially light administrative duties in our retail locations and/or as assigned. This role will ensure proper and safe food handling measures, including labeling, dating, and rotating product. The Retail Dining Assistant will be responsible for barista-style beverage crafting, which will include the operation of espresso machines and following recipes closely. Duties will also include coverage at the Mammoth Market, where cashiering, cash handling, stocking, and providing great customer service will be required. The work schedule varies and corresponds to the College's operational needs. The position may include working at multiple locations on campus, which will require walking across campus. 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test
• Required reference and background checks, including CORI check
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations with other employees of the organization

Nice To Haves

• Barista, food service, or retail experience
• Food Handler or ServSafe Certification

Responsibilities

• Serve both high-quality breakfast and lunch menu items as well as specialty espresso beverages to our campus community
• Maintain a clean and neat work space, properly stock and rotate food and beverages
• Promote high standards of service and food quality
• Provide excellent customer service, maintain a clean and neat sales space, assist with merchandise stocking and displays, and properly adhere to cashiering standards of operation
• Help keep the facility clean and orderly before and after service
• Perform ware and dish washing, table wiping, trash and recycling removal, and sweeping and mopping floors
• Effectively and respectfully communicate with our community and coworkers regarding operational needs and concerns
• Stay up to date on college communications via your amherst.edu email account
• Communicate schedule needs and changes in a timely and effective manner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees