Job Description

Amherst 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 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.

Summary of Responsibilities

Catered Events

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 supplies
Operating a dishwasher with occasional manual dishwashing during catered events when needed
Sweeps, mops, and cleans floors and ensures the sanitation of kitchen and storage areas
Vacuums carpeted areas of catering spaces

Storage and Assembly Work Areas

Maintains the organization and sanitation of catering supplies, equipment, and facilities
Assorted cleaning and organizational tasks as assigned

Communication and Workday

Regularly checking your amherst.edu email is required to stay up to date on college-wide and departmental communications
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
Equivalent work experience in lieu of minimum education
A valid driver's license and successful credentialing are required in order to operate college vehicles
Pre-employment physical/lift test
Attention to detail
Strong organizational, interpersonal, customer service, and time management skills
Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community

Preferred

Experience driving cargo vans
Two years of food-service experience
Catering experience