Server
Amherst College
Amherst Campus
Amherst Staff
Regular
Full time
JR2085
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 Server position. The Server position is a full-time (40 hours per week), year-round position, starting at $17.71/hour. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
***This position is eligible for a Hiring Bonus of up to $1500.00 (payable after three months of service).
The Server supports the efforts of Amherst College Dining Services in providing the diverse campus community with excellent service and production of our menus. This position assists the culinary team with the production and implementation of menu items. 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 Dining Services Server, having knowledge of all ingredients, is committed to quality and excellent customer service. The Server works on the food lines and/or other service areas as assigned. Ensures all food items, proper serving utensils, and menu signage are ready for service; and cleans the line during and after service. 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 work schedule varies and corresponds to the College's operational needs, but generally is 12:30-9:00pm Thursday - Monday. Our work is central to student life and their needs occur at a variety of times throughout the day, week, and year and in such, a flexible schedule with extended shift times is 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 Duties and Responsibilities:
Set up food lines with the needed utensils and equipment prior to meal service. Call for all needed items to the culinary team. Effectively engage with a diverse set of customers by promoting local foods and newly featured menu items. Serves entrees and sides to our guests, cleans and maintains serving areas.
Retrieve supplies and restock necessary food items for the food stations.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor and or manager on duty, including but not limited to, light cleaning, table wiping and other sanitation duties.
Performs o t h er d u ti e s /f u n cti on s as r e q u este d .
All employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Qualifications
R e quir e d:
- Strong time management skills including the ability to follow verbal and written communications
- Excellent customer service skills, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively interact within a diverse community and contribute to an inclusive culture
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Able to work extra shifts and/or overtime if needed
- Basic math skills
Preferred:
- High school or vocational school diploma/certification or equivalent
- Previous food service experience
Amherst College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may apply).
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for Benefits Information .
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. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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