General Service Worker #14, Tower

Wellesley College•Wellesley, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Service Worker is an entry-level position responsible for a variety of food service duties based on facility needs. The role supports food set-up, delivery, and service while maintaining kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in a clean and orderly condition. The worker provides high-quality customer service and communicates with customers professionally. The position is classified as essential personnel and requires reporting to work when scheduled during college closures caused by inclement weather or other emergency conditions. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday from 10:45 a.m. to 7:45 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday off, for 40 hours per week. Pay follows the wage progression schedule set by the IMSEUA CBA contract: $21.30 per hour at 80%, increasing to $23.96 per hour after 120 days, and to $26.62 per hour at the one-year anniversary.

Requirements

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

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 finish hot food placement 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, including ServSafe and NSF standards.
Report to work when scheduled during college closures due to inclement weather or other emergency conditions.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits.
Retirement benefits and retirement savings plan contributions from Wellesley College.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Free campus parking and access via MBTA commuter rail.
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Professional development, continuing training, and pathways for promotion.
Tuition benefits and resources to navigate 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.