Dietary Worker I (Berkshire Dining Commons)

UMass Amherst • Amherst, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The work includes preparing simple foods, operating kitchen equipment, handling and serving food, cleaning dining and kitchen areas, removing trash, and supporting meal service. The schedule is 4:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m. with rotating days off. Applicants must submit a resume and should be prepared to provide contact information for three professional references; references are checked at the finalist stage.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of approved sanitary methods and procedures for 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, and transport food to serving areas.
• Serve food to diners and assist higher-rated employees with preparing more complex dishes.
• Clean equipment, food areas, furniture, floors, trays, food carts, pots and pans, utensils, and dishes by scraping, handwashing, or machine washing.
• Separate and remove trash and garbage, placing it in designated containers.
• Operate a cash register in compliance with established procedures when needed 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