Food Service Assistant

2 weeks ago


Amherst, Massachusetts, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Food Service Assistant. In this role, you will be responsible for performing routine manual and domestic job duties in a food service operation, including pot washing, dish washing, cleaning, serving food, and cooking.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Prepare and cook simple dishes, including peeling, chopping, washing, and cooking foods.
  • 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.
  • Operate kitchen equipment and prepare coffee.
  • Separate and remove trash and garbage and place them in designated containers.
Requirements
  • Knowledge of approved sanitary methods and procedures for the care and use of kitchen, dining room, and food service equipment.
  • Knowledge of 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 assist in the preparation of more complex dishes.
  • Ability and stamina to perform manual tasks, including standing for long periods, 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.
Working Conditions
  • Requires the ability to balance, carry, push, pull, stand, bend, reach, sit, twist, lift, and perform repetitive movements.


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