Title: Assistant Snack Bar Manager (Worcester Dining Commons)

Executive Area: Administration and Finance

College/School/MBU: Auxiliary Enterprises

Department: Worcester Dining Commons

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Full Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Summary

Assist in preparation and serving of food and beverage. Supervise personnel assigned to the unit. Assist with maintaining records. Hires, trains, and supervises student employees; responsible for cash handling and deposit of daily receipts for the assigned unit. 

Essential Functions

Prepares foods and beverages using standard recipes for the purpose of cash customer consumption.  May requisition food using standard forms and established procedures. 

Uses manual and mechanical food service equipment to supply product for the consumption of customers. 

Uses standard forms and procedures to order supplies and equipment needed in the operation of the assigned area. 

Makes daily deposits of sales receipts using standard forms and procedures; makes sales reports on standard forms. 

Supervises and assists in the cleaning and maintaining of equipment and work areas to maintain sanitation standards. 

Hires, trains and supervises student employees in the assigned work area. May assist in the evaluation and scheduling of employees. 

Assists in securing the assigned area(s) at the close of operations. 

Maintains records of cash and sales figures and other records pertaining to the operation of the assigned unit(s). 

Assists with inventory and food storage using standard forms and procedures to account for all stock and the proper storage of products. 

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

At least one (1) year of food service experience in food service in a hotel, restaurant, cafeteria, or catering operation. A diploma or certificate from a trade, technical or vocational school with a major in culinary arts or food services may be substituted for the required experience. 

Incumbents must be certified as food handlers within six (6) months of the appointment start date through a recognized program approved by the University of Massachusetts (i.e. ServSafe) 

Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment normally used in food handling and storage. 

Working knowledge of food service sanitation procedures. 

Working knowledge of cash handling and related equipment used in cash handling, cash registers, calculators, etc. 

Ability to follow oral and written instructions. 

Ability to supervise employees, giving oral and written instructions in a precise and understandable manner. 

Ability to maintain accurate records and make reports. 

Ability to establish rapport, maintain harmonious working relationships and deal effectively with customers and agency personnel from varied backgrounds. 

Additional Details

This position is designated as essential personnel.  

This position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in custodial or dining service environments, and entails prolonged standing, carrying loads, and use of cleaning chemicals or food service equipment.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

4:30pm-12:30am; may include weekends, evenings & holidays; Rotating Days Off.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: AFSCME Grade 10

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Special Instructions for Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a resume, and cover letter. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.