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Casual Retail Dining Assistant (Casual)

Inside Higher Ed
Amherst, MA Part Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Amherst Campus

Part Time

JR6447

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

Amherst College invites applications for the Casual Retail Dining Assistant position. The Casual Retail Dining Assistant is a part-time, casual position with no benefits. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $16.50-17.00 per hour.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations.

The Casual Retail Dining Assistant is committed to quality and excellent customer service. This position will be responsible for food and beverage preparation, counter service, and potentially light administrative duties in our retail locations and/or as assigned. This role will ensure proper and safe food handling measures, including labeling, dating, and rotating product. The Retail Dining Assistant will be responsible for barista-style beverage crafting, which will include the operation of espresso machines and following recipes closely. Duties will also include coverage at the Mammoth Market, where cashiering, cash handling, stocking, and providing great customer service will be required.

The work schedule varies and corresponds to the College's operational needs. The position may include working at multiple locations on campus, which will require walking across campus. Our work is central to student life and 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 may be required to report to work or remain on duty even when the College is closed.

Summary Of Responsibilities

Food and Beverage Service and Preparation

  • Serve both high-quality breakfast and lunch menu items as well as specialty espresso beverages to our campus community
  • Maintain a clean and neat work space, properly stock and rotate food and beverages
  • Promote high standards of service and food quality

Campus Store Customer Service

  • Provide excellent customer service, maintain a clean and neat sales space, assist with merchandise stocking and displays, and properly adhere to cashiering standards of operation

Cleaning and Maintenance

  • Helping to keep the facility clean and orderly before and after service
  • Ware and dish washing, table wiping, trash and recycling removal, and sweeping and mopping floors

Communication

  • Effectively and respectfully communicate with our community and coworkers
  • This includes operational needs and concerns
  • Stay up to date on college communications via your amherst.edu email account
  • Communicate schedule needs and changes in a timely and effective manner

Qualifications

Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test
  • Required reference and background checks, including CORI check

The Individual Has Daily Interaction With The Campus Community, Involving Both Verbal And Written Communication. This Includes But Is Not Limited To

  • Working directly with our customers in a display cooking setting
  • Accepting the direction, training, and support provided by supervisors
  • Communicating with customers regarding their needs, suggestions, and concerns
  • Reporting operational issues, concerns, and needs through appropriate channels
  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations with other employees of the organization

Preferred

  • Barista, food service, or retail experience
  • Food Handler or ServSafe Certification

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter 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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

To apply, visit https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Casual-Retail-Dining-Assistant--Casual-_JR6447

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