Title: Departmental Assistant - Cafe Services

Executive Area: Administration and Finance

College/School/MBU: Auxiliary Enterprises

Department: Auxiliary Services

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Part Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Summary

Assists in café set up and break down following approved opening and closing procedures. Duties include the preparation of simple hot and cold foods using food service equipment and standard recipes; cleans equipment, production areas, serving and dining areas in a food service operation; washes dishes, pots and pans; operates a cash register to make cash sales transactions. This position will be within any of the Auxiliary Enterprises Cafes locations.

Essential Functions

Assists in café set up and break down following approved opening and closing procedures.

Assists in stocking coolers and shelves with food and beverages, accepting and transporting daily deliveries by following established procedures.

Cleans food preparation areas, serving areas and dining areas using standard methods to maintain department cleanliness and sanitation standards.

Assists other full-time staff by using manual or mechanical food service equipment in accordance with department procedures and using all available safety equipment.

Washes dishes, trays, utensils, and pots and pans, using available equipment and established methods to maintain department cleanliness and sanitation standards.

Operates a cash register in accordance with department policies and procedures to make cash sale transactions.

Other Functions

Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment normally used in a food service operation.

Working knowledge of food service sanitation procedures.

Ability to perform moderately strenuous physical tasks normal to food service operation.

Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.

Additional Details

This position will be within any of the Auxiliary Enterprises Cafes locations.

The successful applicant will be a part of the bargaining unit after working at least (10) hours per week and (6) weeks in a calendar year.

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

Schedule will vary based on location and departmental needs; may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Salary Information

Hourly Rate: $15 - $19 per hour

Special Instructions for Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a resume.

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.