Job no: 513447
Work type: Staff Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Blue Wall Cafe
Union: AFSCME
Categories: Food Service/Hospitality

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Supervises the preparation of food and beverages. Prepares related records.

Essential Functions

• Prepares foods and beverages using standard recipes for the purpose of cash customer consumption.
• Uses manual and mechanical food service equipment to supply product for the consumption of customers.
• Makes daily deposits of sales receipts using standard forms and procedures; makes sales reports on standard forms.
• Supervises and assists in the cleaning and maintaining of equipment and work areas to maintain sanitation standards.
• Trains, schedules and supervises employees in the assigned work area.
• Secures the assigned area(s) at the close of operations.
• Maintains records of cash and sales figures and other records pertaining to the operation of the assigned unit(s).
• Assists with food storage and inventory using standard forms and procedures to account for stock and the proper storage of products.
• Performs related work as required

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment normally used in food handling and storage.
• Working knowledge of food service sanitation procedures.
• Working knowledge of cash handling and related equipment (cash registers, calculators, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs Excel and Word.
• Ability to reconcile, tabulate and deposit funds from numerous operating locations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to supervise employees, giving oral and written instructions in a precise and understandable manner.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to work varied shifts and irregular hours including weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Ability to establish rapport, maintain harmonious working relationships and deal effectively with customers and agency personnel from varied backgrounds.
• Willingness to work under exposure to the hazards of wet and slippery floors, seasonal high and low temperatures (indoors as well as outdoors) and sharp objects.
• At least one year of food service experience in a hotel, restaurant, cafeteria, or catering operation. A diploma or certificate from a trade, technical or vocational school with a major in culinary arts or food services may be substituted for the required experience.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

May require balancing, carrying, pulling, pushing repetitive movement, standing, bending. climbing, reaching, sitting, twisting, and lifting.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 7 am-3 pm; may require weekends and holidays as needed.

Salary Information

Grade 9

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with your application, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Advertised: Mar 17 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
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