Dining Services Assistant (DSA)

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Dining Services Assistant (DSA) position. The Dining Services Assistant (DSA) is a full-time, year-round position.

The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $20.87 to $21.00 per hour.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information.

The Dining Services Assistant supports the efforts of Amherst College Dining Services in providing the campus community with excellent service and production of our menus. This position assists the culinary team with the production and implementation of menu items.

The Dining Services Assistant supports the efforts of Dining Services to provide the campus community with excellent quality and customer service. The assistant maintains safe, clean, orderly, and sanitary conditions, as well as assisting with the execution of food and beverage service within the Dining Commons throughout the year.

The work schedule is variable. The Dining Services Assistant position is part of essential services and should report to work or remain on duty even when the college is closed.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Preparation

• Prepare and maintain the stations within the servery
• Maintain the dish room and ensure that all supplies, including the necessary chemicals, are available and properly stored in the dish room
• Maintain the interior and exterior of the dish machine and conveyor belts, floors, and walls, as well as all trays, silverware, dishes, and glass carts
• Provide support for the Servers when necessary
• Effectively collaborates with colleagues and students

Cleaning

• Ensure dining rooms and servery are fully ready to open for meal service
• Maintain a high level of sanitation
• Monitor and maintain an adequate supply of products

Supervision

• Oversee student and casual employees
• Report attendance to a supervisor
• Provide initial training to new employees

Events

• Assist with large College events, such as Family Weekend, Homecoming, Commencement, and Reunion Weekend

Communication

• Regularly checking your amherst.edu email is required to stay up to date on college-wide and departmental communications. This includes communication by email, message boards, and The Daily Mammoth. Important information is shared through these communications that affect your job and help you stay up to date on department-specific updates, upcoming meetings, and events
• Learning and using Workday to manage clocking in and out for shifts, time off requests, and all other functions required to manage your personal information

Qualifications:

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 1 to 3 years of related experience

• Equivalent combination of education/experience in lieu of the minimum education and related experience

• Excellent customer service, organizational, and a friendly, welcoming personality

• Strong time-management skills, including the ability to multitask and function efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to follow verbal and written instructions

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including working occasional evening shifts and overtime, including during days off

• Basic math and computer skills

• Ability to work with any and all ingredients used

• Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test

• Successful completion of required reference and background checks

Preferred

• Experience in College or large-scale food service

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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