Casual Catering Assistant

Casual Catering AssistantAmherst College invites applications for the Casual Catering Assistant position. The Casual Catering Assistant is a part-time, casual position with no benefits.The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $16.00-18.00 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.The Casual Catering Assistant supports the efforts of the Amherst College Catering Department in providing our diverse community with excellent service at events on campus. This individual takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.The Casual Catering Assistant is committed to quality and excellent customer service. This position will assist the catering team with the prep, delivery, setup, service, and breakdown of events on campus. Ensures all food items, proper serving utensils, and menu signage are ready for service. Maintains safe, clean, orderly, and sanitary conditions. This individual ensures that the quantity and quality of our production are consistent with our standards and works with all team members to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers.The work schedule varies and corresponds to the College's operational needs, and may vary between morning and evening shifts. As our work is central to student life and their needs occur at a variety of times throughout the day, week, and year, a flexible schedule with extended shift times is sometimes required. In addition, the position is designated as providing essential services and may be required to report to work, or remain on duty even when the College is closed.Summary of Responsibilities:Collaborates with the catering team to prep, organize, transport, and deliver equipment, food, beverages, and supplies; ensures setup and breakdown of equipment, food, beverages, and suppliesOperating a dishwasher with occasional manual dishwashing during catered events when neededSweeps, mops, and cleans floors and ensures the sanitation of kitchen and storage areasVacuums carpeted areas of catering spacesMaintains the organization and sanitation of catering supplies, equipment, and facilitiesAssorted cleaning and organizational tasks as assignedRegularly checking your amherst.edu email is required to stay up to date on college-wide and departmental communicationsThis includes communication by email, message boards, and The Daily MammothImportant information is shared through these communications that affect your job and help you stay up to date on departmental-specific updates, upcoming meetings, and eventsLearning and using Workday to manage clocking in and out for shifts, time off requests, and all other functions required to manage your personal informationQualifications:High School Diploma or equivalentEquivalent work experience in lieu of minimum educationA valid driver's license and successful credentialing are required in order to operate college vehiclesPre-employment physical/lift testAttention to detailStrong organizational, interpersonal, customer service, and time management skillsCommitment to working with a diverse and inclusive communityExperience driving cargo vansTwo years of food-service experienceCatering experienceAmherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.