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Utility Assistant, Floater

Applications Close: Sep 30, 2026

Smith College

Northampton, MA 01063, USA

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Position Summary

Cleans service ware, cookware and kitchen, dining room and store rooms during assigned shifts and assists in the cleaning of all Dining Services areas and equipment. Works cooperatively in a safe and sanitary manner with other staff members to ensure the efficient and professional operation of the unit in accordance with work rules and departmental policies. Assist the culinary staff in food preparation. Supports the creation of a dining atmosphere which is cordial and accommodating for all…

students and college guests under the guidance of the cook or chef on duty and direction from the Manager. Assist in multiple dining locations during regularly scheduled shift as needs arise. Reviews student worker schedules and recommends support for dining operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Utility/Production:

Ensure guest satisfaction by maintaining all dishes, pots, pans, silverware, glasses, equipment, and kitchen utensils are cleaned and sanitized
Maintains dishwashing station, three compartment sink and related areas are cleaned
Ensures equipment is clean and in working condition; reports any issues to management
Work with the student work coordinators to train, instruct and develop competent workers
Assists in the routine cleaning and organizing of the refrigerators and freezers. Assists staff in taking inventories.
Assists the staff in cleanings and sanitizing all Dining Rooms and Service areas including routine floor maintenance.
Assists the staff with restocking service ware and replenishing empty service containers during busy meal periods.
Communicates with all people accurately, professionally, and in a timely manner, including labeling and dating foods.
Assist the culinary staff in food preparation tasks such as chopping, cleaning, peeling or other basic culinary techniques
Works collaboratively with the Dining Room Coordinator and Student Manager to develop student workers.
Works cooperatively with the Area Manager, staff, and students to ensure an orderly and efficient operation.

Other Duties:

Responsible for reviewing and understanding all departmental notices.
Utilizes e-mail and all college computer access responsibly.
Attends departmental meetings and training workshops as requested.
Participates in the preparation and service of special events, as needed.
Completes required payroll forms and scheduling forms within stated or established deadlines.
Performs all other related or relevant tasks.
Initiates teamwork, collaboration, and cooperation between co-workers.

Qualifications, Education/Experience:

Completion of high school education or vocational school education or 1 year of combined educational and/or commercial experience in a kitchen ; current state approved sanitation certificate is required within 1 year of hiring.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and perform basic arithmetic functions.

Preferred:

Commercial kitchen experience.

Skills:

Must be able to tolerate exposure to water and cleaning chemicals, higher than normal noise levels, and heat and humidity consistent with that produced by commercial kitchen equipment.
Must demonstrate adequate physical strength and coordination to effectively prepare, clean and receive supplies while properly utilizing standard food service utensils and equipment.
Must be able to safely lift and move 50 pounds, work from a step stool, walk and stand for prolonged periods of time, bend, reach, pull and push.
Must also be able to manipulate utensils and equipment repetitively for variable periods of time - up to 70% of an assigned shift.
Must be mobile between kitchen and dining areas and other campus food service areas.
Must possess good vision, the sensory ability to taste/smell and must practice good personal hygiene and wear clean uniforms in compliance with public health standards and consistent with college policy

Compensation

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with a progressive wage schedule. The Step 1 hourly rate is $23.36. New hires are typically placed at Step 1.

Position Type

Regular

Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position. Be sure you have provided all attachments before submitting your application.

You will NOT be able to attach additional files after you have hit the Submit button.

Review of applications will begin August 5, 2026

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Utility Assistant, Floater

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Position Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

Utility/Production:

Ensure guest satisfaction by maintaining all dishes, pots, pans, silverware, glasses, equipment, and kitchen utensils are cleaned and sanitized
Maintains dishwashing station, three compartment sink and related areas are cleaned
Ensures equipment is clean and in working condition; reports any issues to management
Work with the student work coordinators to train, instruct and develop competent workers
Assists in the routine cleaning and organizing of the refrigerators and freezers. Assists staff in taking inventories.
Assists the staff in cleanings and sanitizing all Dining Rooms and Service areas including routine floor maintenance.
Assists the staff with restocking service ware and replenishing empty service containers during busy meal periods.
Communicates with all people accurately, professionally, and in a timely manner, including labeling and dating foods.
Assist the culinary staff in food preparation tasks such as chopping, cleaning, peeling or other basic culinary techniques
Works collaboratively with the Dining Room Coordinator and Student Manager to develop student workers.
Works cooperatively with the Area Manager, staff, and students to ensure an orderly and efficient operation.

Other Duties:

Responsible for reviewing and understanding all departmental notices.
Utilizes e-mail and all college computer access responsibly.
Attends departmental meetings and training workshops as requested.
Participates in the preparation and service of special events, as needed.
Completes required payroll forms and scheduling forms within stated or established deadlines.
Performs all other related or relevant tasks.
Initiates teamwork, collaboration, and cooperation between co-workers.

Qualifications, Education/Experience:

Completion of high school education or vocational school education or 1 year of combined educational and/or commercial experience in a kitchen ; current state approved sanitation certificate is required within 1 year of hiring.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and perform basic arithmetic functions.

Preferred:

Commercial kitchen experience.

Skills:

Must be able to tolerate exposure to water and cleaning chemicals, higher than normal noise levels, and heat and humidity consistent with that produced by commercial kitchen equipment.
Must demonstrate adequate physical strength and coordination to effectively prepare, clean and receive supplies while properly utilizing standard food service utensils and equipment.
Must be able to safely lift and move 50 pounds, work from a step stool, walk and stand for prolonged periods of time, bend, reach, pull and push.
Must also be able to manipulate utensils and equipment repetitively for variable periods of time - up to 70% of an assigned shift.
Must be mobile between kitchen and dining areas and other campus food service areas.
Must possess good vision, the sensory ability to taste/smell and must practice good personal hygiene and wear clean uniforms in compliance with public health standards and consistent with college policy

Compensation

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with a progressive wage schedule. The Step 1 hourly rate is $23.36. New hires are typically placed at Step 1.

Position Type

Regular

Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position. Be sure you have provided all attachments before submitting your application.

You will NOT be able to attach additional files after you have hit the Submit button.

Review of applications will begin August 5, 2026

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Utility Assistant, Floater

Applications Close: Sep 30, 2026

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Duties and Responsibilities

Utility/Production:

Ensure guest satisfaction by maintaining all dishes, pots, pans, silverware, glasses, equipment, and kitchen utensils are cleaned and sanitized
Maintains dishwashing station, three compartment sink and related areas are cleaned
Ensures equipment is clean and in working condition; reports any issues to management
Work with the student work coordinators to train, instruct and develop competent workers
Assists in the routine cleaning and organizing of the refrigerators and freezers. Assists staff in taking inventories.
Assists the staff in cleanings and sanitizing all Dining Rooms and Service areas including routine floor maintenance.
Assists the staff with restocking service ware and replenishing empty service containers during busy meal periods.
Communicates with all people accurately, professionally, and in a timely manner, including labeling and dating foods.
Assist the culinary staff in food preparation tasks such as chopping, cleaning, peeling or other basic culinary techniques
Works collaboratively with the Dining Room Coordinator and Student Manager to develop student workers.
Works cooperatively with the Area Manager, staff, and students to ensure an orderly and efficient operation.

Other Duties:

Responsible for reviewing and understanding all departmental notices.
Utilizes e-mail and all college computer access responsibly.
Attends departmental meetings and training workshops as requested.
Participates in the preparation and service of special events, as needed.
Completes required payroll forms and scheduling forms within stated or established deadlines.
Performs all other related or relevant tasks.
Initiates teamwork, collaboration, and cooperation between co-workers.

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Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and perform basic arithmetic functions.

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Commercial kitchen experience.

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Must be able to tolerate exposure to water and cleaning chemicals, higher than normal noise levels, and heat and humidity consistent with that produced by commercial kitchen equipment.
Must demonstrate adequate physical strength and coordination to effectively prepare, clean and receive supplies while properly utilizing standard food service utensils and equipment.
Must be able to safely lift and move 50 pounds, work from a step stool, walk and stand for prolonged periods of time, bend, reach, pull and push.
Must also be able to manipulate utensils and equipment repetitively for variable periods of time - up to 70% of an assigned shift.
Must be mobile between kitchen and dining areas and other campus food service areas.
Must possess good vision, the sensory ability to taste/smell and must practice good personal hygiene and wear clean uniforms in compliance with public health standards and consistent with college policy

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This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with a progressive wage schedule. The Step 1 hourly rate is $23.36. New hires are typically placed at Step 1.

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Regular

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Utility Assistant, Floater

Applications Close: Sep 30, 2026

Smith College

Northampton, MA 01063, USA

5Views

Position Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

Utility/Production:

Ensure guest satisfaction by maintaining all dishes, pots, pans, silverware, glasses, equipment, and kitchen utensils are cleaned and sanitized
Maintains dishwashing station, three compartment sink and related areas are cleaned
Ensures equipment is clean and in working condition; reports any issues to management
Work with the student work coordinators to train, instruct and develop competent workers
Assists in the routine cleaning and organizing of the refrigerators and freezers. Assists staff in taking inventories.
Assists the staff in cleanings and sanitizing all Dining Rooms and Service areas including routine floor maintenance.
Assists the staff with restocking service ware and replenishing empty service containers during busy meal periods.
Communicates with all people accurately, professionally, and in a timely manner, including labeling and dating foods.
Assist the culinary staff in food preparation tasks such as chopping, cleaning, peeling or other basic culinary techniques
Works collaboratively with the Dining Room Coordinator and Student Manager to develop student workers.
Works cooperatively with the Area Manager, staff, and students to ensure an orderly and efficient operation.

Other Duties:

Responsible for reviewing and understanding all departmental notices.
Utilizes e-mail and all college computer access responsibly.
Attends departmental meetings and training workshops as requested.
Participates in the preparation and service of special events, as needed.
Completes required payroll forms and scheduling forms within stated or established deadlines.
Performs all other related or relevant tasks.
Initiates teamwork, collaboration, and cooperation between co-workers.

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Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and perform basic arithmetic functions.

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Commercial kitchen experience.

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Must be able to tolerate exposure to water and cleaning chemicals, higher than normal noise levels, and heat and humidity consistent with that produced by commercial kitchen equipment.
Must demonstrate adequate physical strength and coordination to effectively prepare, clean and receive supplies while properly utilizing standard food service utensils and equipment.
Must be able to safely lift and move 50 pounds, work from a step stool, walk and stand for prolonged periods of time, bend, reach, pull and push.
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Must be mobile between kitchen and dining areas and other campus food service areas.
Must possess good vision, the sensory ability to taste/smell and must practice good personal hygiene and wear clean uniforms in compliance with public health standards and consistent with college policy

Compensation

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with a progressive wage schedule. The Step 1 hourly rate is $23.36. New hires are typically placed at Step 1.

Position Type

Regular

Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position. Be sure you have provided all attachments before submitting your application.

You will NOT be able to attach additional files after you have hit the Submit button.

Review of applications will begin August 5, 2026

This is a Preview Listing…

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