Casual Kitchen Runner

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 Casual Kitchen Runner. The Casual Kitchen Runner is a part-time, casual position with no benefits. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $16.00-17.00 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 Kitchen Runner 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 care and cleaning of all areas of the kitchen and the implementation and safe transport of our menu items. The Casual Kitchen Runner supports the efforts of Dining Services to provide the campus community with excellent quality and customer service. The Casual Kitchen Runner maintains safe, clean, orderly, and sanitary conditions and assists with the execution of food and beverage service within the Dining Commons. The Runner 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 based on the needs of the department. A mutually agreed upon schedule will be set during the job offer phase. The Casual Kitchen Runner position is part of essential services and should report to work or remain on duty, even when the college is closed. As our work is central to student life, 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. Summary of Responsibilities: Support Culinary Operations Wash and sanitize equipment, tables and work areas in support of production. Maintain appropriate levels of pans and cookware. Respond to intercom calls to replenish food at the serving areas. Clear communication between culinary and service teams. Food Preparation Help support culinary operations with food prep as needed. Monitor and maintain dry goods within kitchen areas and maintain high levels of sanitation in all production areas. Keep food in warmers and refrigeration properly rotated. Operational Support Assist with the removal of trash, recycling and compost from all areas. Help to maintain storage areas including trash, cardboard and compost machines. Supporting other areas including pots and pans as needed when operational necessary. Cleaning and Maintenance Keep all surfaces and food contact areas clean and sanitized. Daily cleaning of equipment, floors and storage areas to standard. Cleaning projects as assigned or within daily or weekly task lists. 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 specific departmental updates, upcoming meetings and events. Qualifications: Required High School Diploma or equivalent. 1 to 3 years of related experience. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills including the ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Excellent customer service, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Strong time-management skills including the ability to multi-task and function efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Ability to work a flexible schedule. Basic math skills. Ability to taste and work with any and all ingredients used. Successful completion of required reference and background checks. An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check. Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test. Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement. 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. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Welcome to Amherst College! We are excited to share our current openings. You are invited to explore the opportunities available and we encourage you to apply for those that are aligned with your skills and experience. Thank you again for your interest in Amherst College Amherst College, one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation, is located in Amherst, Massachusettsa town of about 35,000 residents in the western part of the state. The college community includes around 1,800 students from 48 states, plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and 54 countries around the world, along with about 1,000 staff and faculty members. The scenic 1,000-acre campus features a 500-acre wildlife sanctuary and the Book and Plow Farm; three museums: Emily Dickinson Museum, Beneski Museum of Natural History , and Mead Art Museum; and multiple educational and cultural venues and resources through the Five College Consortium. Amherst College is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or the administration of its programs and activities based on race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Amherst College complies with all relevant state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. If you have any related inquiries, please contact the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, Amherst College, P.O. Box 5000, Amherst, MA 01002-5000. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Amherst College's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@amherst.edu. Click here for information about Title IX at Amherst. Inquiries may be directed to: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator Amherst College 79 S Pleasant Street Suite 120 Amherst, MA 01002 crtixoffice@amherst.edu Amherst.edu/offices/title-ix