Head Dishroom Attendant (Blue Wall Cafe)

UMass Amherst • Amherst, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Directs the operation of a dish room, supervising dish room personnel and participating in manual tasks involved in cleaning tableware, utensils, equipment and work areas; provide training for new employees; performs related work as required.

Requirements

• At least one (1) year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in food service work in a hotel, restaurant, cafeteria, catering firm, government or private institution.
• Incumbents must be certified as food handlers within six months of the appointment start date through a recognized program approved by the University of Massachusetts (i.e., ServSafe).
• Knowledge of the methods followed in the care, cleaning and maintenance of utensils, equipment and food service areas.
• Ability to give and follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of sanitary methods, safety practices and techniques required in food service operations.
• Ability to operate mechanical equipment necessary to perform required cleaning chores.
• Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work, controlling work, training and disciplining.
• Ability to work varied shifts and/or irregular hours.

Nice To Haves

• A diploma from a recognized trade, technical, or vocational school at the high school level with a major in-home economics, culinary arts, food services or food trades may be substituted for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in the cleaning of tableware, utensils and equipment used in a food service operation, including maintenance of cleaning equipment in good working order.
• Ensures the removal of remnant food from dishes, pots and utensils and supervises and participates in their hand washing or placement on a conveyor or in a dishwasher.
• Supervises and participates in washing and scouring of pots, pans, and trays.
• Supervises and participates in the segregation and removal of trash and garbage and its placement in designated containers; ensures that garbage cans are hosed out and/or steam cleaned.
• Supervises and participates in the loading and unpacking of supplies and equipment; ensure that adequate supply of utensils and dinnerware is maintained at designated areas; ensures that beverage dispensers are filled and maintained as required.
• Supervises and participates in the manual tasks involved in the cleaning of refuse storage and refrigeration area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED