General Service Worker #17, Bates

Wellesley•Wellesley, MA

6d•$21 - $27

About The Position

The General Service Worker is an entry-level position responsible for duties related to food setup, delivery, and service based on facility needs. The role follows the operation’s service standards and maintains kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition. The worker provides high-quality customer service and communicates with customers professionally. Duties include loading and unloading the dishmachine, moving clean dishware to designated areas, washing pots and pans, removing trash and garbage, assisting with special events, performing food preparation such as preparing fruits and vegetables, and general cleaning. The worker may also set up the serving line, place hot food, and serve desserts and bread. Other duties may be assigned by the manager or cook on duty. The worker must comply with state and local food-service regulations and follow ServSafe and NSF standards. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week union position. Days off are Tuesday and Wednesday. The schedule is Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. The position is classified as essential personnel, and scheduled employees are expected to report during college closures caused by inclement weather or other emergencies. Pay follows the IMSEUA CBA wage progression: $21.30 per hour at 80%, $23.96 per hour after 120 days at 90%, and $26.62 per hour at 100% after one year.

Requirements

Ability to lift 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to use chemicals required for daily cleaning.
Basic knife skills.
Ability to read and comprehend basic English.
Reliable transportation.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Wear department-furnished uniforms.
Wear a hair restraint as required by the College-Union Agreement.
Take meal breaks as assigned by management.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality service to customers and communicate with them professionally.
Load and unload the dishmachine and transfer clean dishware to designated areas.
Wash pots and pans.
Remove trash and garbage to designated areas.
Assist with special events.
Perform prep work, which may include preparing fruits and vegetables.
Perform general cleaning and maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition.
Set up the serving line and place hot food as needed.
Provide dessert and bread service as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or cook on duty.
Comply with state and local food-service regulations and practice ServSafe and NSF standards.
Report to work when scheduled during inclement weather or other emergency closures.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits.
Retirement benefits and a retirement savings plan with contributions from Wellesley College.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Free campus parking and access to the MBTA commuter rail.
Paid vacations, sick time, and holidays.
Professional development, continuing training, and pathways for promotion.
Tuition benefits and resources related to student loan forgiveness.
Free use of athletic and fitness facilities and onsite fitness classes.
Access to Library resources and campus events.
Competitive wages with regularly scheduled increases.