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About the role

Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization supporting the university's overall excellence through dynamic and collaborative partnerships. This role supports the schools by providing high-quality and efficient services.

Responsibilities

• Leaves workstation clean and re-stocked
• Recycles products per policy and procedure
• Accurately fills out sanitation and temperature logs and food service records as required
• Informs person in charge when corrective action is needed
• Fulfills sanitation standards in compliance with all regulatory agencies including Harvard Environmental Health and Safety regulations
• Communicates effectively and works cooperatively and respectfully with a diverse set of staff, management team and guests
• Complies with State of Massachusetts and Dining Services' "Food Employee Illness Policy"
• Represents HUDS to students, faculty, staff and guests in a positive and professional manner
• Works to meet the mission and core values of Harvard University Dining Services with enthusiasm and a spirit of cooperation
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Proficiency with the English language (speaking, reading and writing). Ability to follow directions. Neat in appearance and compliance with proper dress code as designated by HUDS. Some proficiency with kitchen tools and equipment without restrictions. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong multi-tasking skills. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully with a diverse set of staff, management and guests. Customer service oriented.
• Additional Qualifications and Skills: Minimum of six months work experience. ServSafe certification preferred. Relevant knife skills. Previous experience working in a University environment preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to routinely lift 50 lbs. without restrictions
• Continuous: lifting, standing, manual dexterity, reaching, walking, handling, bending, and push/pull
• Occasional: climbing, squatting, and sitting

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off, medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage, retirement plans with university contributions, wellbeing and mental health resources, support for families and caregivers, professional development opportunities, commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks.