Departmental Assistant (Line Server - UMass Dining)

UMass AmherstAmherst, NY
$15 - $19Onsite

About The Position

The Line Server (Departmental Assistant) assists in the preparation of simple hot and cold foods using food service equipment and standard recipes; serves food to diners; cleans equipment, production areas, serving and dining areas in a food service operation; washes dishes, pots and pans; operates a cash register to make cash sales transactions. This position will be within any of the Auxiliary Enterprises locations such as Berkshire Dining Hall, Hampshire Dining Hall, Franklin Dining Hall, Worcester Dining Hall, Blue Wall Café, and other Auxiliary Enterprises Cafés. The successful applicant will be a part of the bargaining unit after working at least (10) hours per week and (6) weeks in a calendar year. This position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment normally used in a food service operation.
  • Working knowledge of food service sanitation procedures.
  • Ability to perform physical tasks normal to food service operation.
  • Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

  • Moves food from storage place, makes coffee; loads food carts; transports food to serving areas.
  • Serves food to diners.
  • Assists in preparation of simple hot and cold foods and beverages using standard recipes and established procedures.
  • Assists cooks and other full time staff by using manual or mechanical food service equipment in accordance with department procedures and using all available safety equipment.
  • Cleans food preparation areas, serving areas and dining areas using standard methods to maintain department cleanliness and sanitation standards.
  • Operates a cash register in accordance with department policies and procedures to make cash sale transactions.
  • Washes dishes, trays, utensils, and pots and pans, using available equipment and established methods to maintain department cleanliness and sanitation standards.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
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