Casual Catering Assistant

Career Summary

The Amherst College Catering Department seeks a Casual Catering Assistant to support the provision of high-quality service at events on campus. The position is part-time, casual, and does not offer benefits. The salary range is $16.00-18.00 per hour, with the actual salary varying based on qualifications.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Catered Events:
  • Collaborates with the catering team to prep, organize, transport, and deliver equipment, food, beverages, and supplies.
  • Ensures setup and breakdown of equipment, food, beverages, and supplies.
  • Operates a dishwasher with occasional manual dishwashing during catered events.
  • Sweeps, mops, and cleans floors and ensures the sanitation of kitchen and storage areas.
  • Vacuums carpeted areas of catering spaces.
• Storage and Assembly Work Areas:
  • Maintains the organization and sanitation of catering supplies, equipment, and facilities.
  • Assists with assorted cleaning and organizational tasks as assigned.
• Communication and Workday:
  • Regularly checks Amherst.edu email for updates on college-wide and departmental communications.
  • Uses Workday to manage clocking in/out, time off requests, and other personal information.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Equivalent work experience in lieu of minimum education.
• A valid driver's license and successful credentialing are required for operating college vehicles.
• Pre-employment physical/lift test.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, customer service, and time management skills.
• Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community.

Preferred Experience

• Driving cargo vans.
• Two years of food-service experience.
• Catering experience.

Application

To apply, please visit https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Casual-Catering-Assistant_JR5188. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen.)