Checker
Amherst Campus
Part Time
JR4960
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Meal Checker. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
The Meal Checker- supports the efforts of Amherst College Dining Services by providing the diverse campus community with excellent service experience in our dining facility. This position supports a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. This position ensures that the quantity and quality of our production are consistent with the standards of Dining Services and works with members of the team to meet and exceed our customers' expectations. This position supports a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
The work schedule varies and corresponds to the College's operational needs. At times, this position may be asked to assist with evening production in student dining or assist with catering and campus-wide events at any time. As our work is central to student life, their needs occur at a variety of times throughout the day, week, and year and in such, a flexible schedule with extended shift times is required. In addition, the position is designated as providing essential services and should report to work, or remain on duty even though the College is closed.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Checking in Students to our Dining Facility

• Greets guest and delivers excellent customer service to our diverse College Campus Community
• Supports payments for meals and acts as an ambassador to Amherst College Dining
• Perform work in a safe and efficient manner; ensure operational organization before, during, and after service
• Clean, organize and maintain equipment as directed
• Maintain operational standards and Health Department regulations
• Ensure all areas are maintained in an orderly, clean, and sanitary manner
• Ensure that equipment used is accurately capturing information needed and generally in working order
• Communicate operational needs and concerns effectively and proactively
• Maintain a commitment to the quality of our resources and work to prevent loss and eliminate waste
• Effectively collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues and students
• Promote our standards of quality and service and the safety of our work environment
• Effectively collaborates with a diverse group of colleagues and student

Communication and Workday Responsibility

• Regularly checking your amherst.edu email is required to stay up to date on college wide and departmental communications. This includes communication by email, message boards and The Daily Mammouth. Important information is shared through these communications that affect your job and help you stay up to date on specific departmental updates, upcoming meetings and events.
• Learning and using Workday to manage clocking in and out for shifts, time off requests and all other functions required to manage your personal information.

All employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Qualifications:
Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Allergen Awareness as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly personalityCashier experienceAttention to detailAbility to multitask

Preferred:

• Experience in hospitality and/or customer service
• Food handlers certification or be able to achieve within (6) months of employment
• 1 year of experience in a similar, high volume operation

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for Benefits Information.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, visit https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Checker_JR4960
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