Casual Dish Crew - Pots/Pans

About This Role

This role supports Amherst College Dining Services by ensuring all food production wares are clean, sanitary, and organized, while maintaining a clean work environment and adhering to health department regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide sanitary wares through proper use of a 4-compartment sink (scrape, wash, rinse, sanitize, and dry)
• Properly use and maintain a ware-washing machine, including storage/disposal of chemicals and use of personal protection equipment
• Maintain organized kitchen equipment storage areas to department standards, cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces, equipment, floors, ceilings, and walls
• Maintain operational standards and operations according to Health Department regulations
• Ensure all areas are maintained in an orderly, clean, and sanitary manner
• Maintain accurate titration logs of chemicals used and temperatures per code requirements
• Perform work in a safe and efficient manner; ensure operational organization before, during, and after service
• Ensure equipment used is correctly set for operations and in working order with all parts installed prior to use; tools used are properly cared for and stored
• Communicate operational needs and concerns effectively and proactively
• Maintain a commitment to the quality of resources and work to prevent loss and eliminate waste

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to read product labels, signs, and warning labels specifically with the use of chemicals
• Ability to write correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment exposed to heat, cold, humidity, odors, food production, and steam
• Ability to stand and move for the entire duration of the shift
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Less than a year of related experience OR two years in a support role in a high-volume kitchen environment

Nice to Have

• Current ServSafe Food Handler Certification or ability to achieve within 6 months
• Allergen Awareness (Commonwealth of Massachusetts)
• Entry-level with the ability to function efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment