Food Service Worker

5 days ago

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States UMass Amherst Full time
About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst is a top-ranked public research university offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Our scenic campus in Western Massachusetts provides a rich cultural environment and a bucolic setting close to urban centers. As part of the Five Colleges, we offer a unique opportunity for intellectual growth and collaboration.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Food Service Worker to join our team at UMass Amherst. As a key member of our food service operation, you will perform routine manual and domestic duties, including pot washing, dish washing, cleaning, serving food, and cooking. Your primary responsibilities will be to wash pots and pans and assist with various other cleaning and cooking tasks.

Essential Functions
  • Wash pots and pans using manual or mechanical means.
  • Clean utensils and dishes by scraping and hand and machine washing.
  • Clean food service area equipment, counters, floors, food carts, trays, and furniture.
  • Peel, chop, wash, and cook foods for simple dishes.
  • Transport food to and from storage areas, load food carts, transport food to serving areas, and serve food to diners.
  • Assist other food services staff with the preparation of more complex dishes.
  • Prepare coffee.
  • Operate kitchen equipment.
  • Separate and remove trash and garbage and place them in designated containers.
Other Functions

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Knowledge of approved sanitary methods and procedures for the care and use of kitchen, dining room, and food service equipment.
  • Knowledge of the approved sanitary methods and procedures for the handling and serving of food.
  • Ability to use kitchen, dining room, and food service equipment.
  • Ability to cook a variety of simple meals and to assist in the preparation of more complex dishes.
  • Ability and stamina to perform manual tasks including standing for long periods of time, lifting and carrying heavy objects, and working under conditions of seasonal high and low temperatures.
  • Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to provide training, work assignments, and functional supervision to student employees.
  • Ability to give oral and/or written instructions in a precise and understandable manner.
  • Ability to establish rapport, maintain harmonious working relationships, and deal effectively with customers and agency personnel from varied ethnic, cultural, and/or economic backgrounds.
  • Ability to work varied shifts and irregular hours including weekends, holidays, and nights.
  • Ability to work under exposure to the hazards of wet and slippery floors, seasonal high and low temperatures, and sharp surfaces.
  • Ability to read and understand recipes.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions

This position requires the ability to balance, carry, push, pull, stand, bend, reach, sit, twist, lift, and perform repetitive movements.

Additional Details
  • This position is designated as essential personnel.
  • Based on assignment, incumbents may be required to obtain certification as food handlers through a recognized program approved by the University of Massachusetts.
Work Schedule
  • 40 hours per week; Schedule will vary based on department needs; may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Salary Information

AFSCME Non-Exempt Grade 09.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete online application and provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

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