Dietary Worker I (Berkshire Dining Commons)

UMass Amherst • Amherst, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs simple, routine manual domestic, cooking, dishwashing, cleaning, and serving tasks required in a large food service operation. The position is based at Berkshire Dining Commons in Amherst and is onsite. It is designated as essential personnel and is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

Work is performed in custodial or dining service environments and entails prolonged standing, carrying loads, and using cleaning chemicals or food service equipment. The schedule is 4:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m., with rotating days off. Applicants should submit a resume; references will be checked at the finalist stage, and candidates should be prepared to provide contact information for three professional references. The position will remain open for the time required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and until a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of approved sanitary methods and procedures for the care and use of kitchen, dining room, and food service equipment, and for handling and serving food.
• Ability to cook a variety of simple meals and use kitchen equipment.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Peel, chop, wash, cook, or otherwise prepare simple foods and dishes; retrieve food from storage; make coffee; operate kitchen equipment; load food carts; transport food to serving areas; serve diners; and assist higher-rated employees with more complex dishes.
• Clean facilities, including equipment, food areas, furniture, floors, trays, food carts, pots and pans, utensils, and dishes, using methods such as scraping and hand or machine washing.
• Separate and remove trash and garbage, placing it in designated containers.
• May operate a cash register in compliance with established procedures and keep simple records, such as meal counts and cash reports.
• Prepare dining areas for service by setting up tables, chairs, and equipment; maintain supplies of utensils and dinnerware; or fill and maintain beverage dispensing equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed