Part-time Dining Worker

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rr**Part-time Dining Worker**

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r**Bennington College**

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r**Job Type:** \| Part time

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r**Location:** Bennington, Vermont, United States

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rBennington College strives to provide a high quality dining experience

to students, faculty, staff and guests of the College. The Dining

Services team works collaboratively to provide the highest level

customer service to our guests. To that end, the College invites

applications for part-time dining workers; several positions are

available at this time.

Dining workers are responsible for covering a wide variety of

responsibilities, including meal preparation, production of ready-made

meals, restocking supplies, prep cooking, and checking/customer service.

**Several shifts are available, and employees may work up to 25 hours

per week. This position is a partial-year position, working roughly 29

weeks/year.**

Successful candidates will be adaptable, able to follow verbal

instructions, work effectively in a fast-paced, kitchen environment, and

possess a strong desire to provide excellent customer service. The

current hourly rate of pay is \$17.94.

**Available Schedules**

- Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm - **Utility**

- Monday through Saturday 5:00pm - 9:00 pm - **Utility**

- Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11:00am - 7:30pm - **Cook**

- Tuesday and Wednesday 11:00am - 7:30pm, Thursday 7:00am - 3:30pm -

**Cook**

**General Responsibilities**

1. Promote and maintain the highest level of customer service to all

Bennington College guests. Resolves guest concerns within scope of

authority; refer escalated concerns to management. Notify manager of

all unusual events or circumstances.

2. Provide clean serving ware, food and beverage service to faculty,

staff, students and guests of the college.

3. Assist with cleaning of dishes, set-up of meals, and the cleaning of

tables, kitchen and dining room floors and removal of trash.

4. Assist with the set-up of the kitchen area and the preparation and

breakdown of assigned meals and or events.

5. Adapt to new responsibilities as required for particular meal or

event and provide service in a timely manner.

6. Perform all duties in accordance with Vermont State laws and Health

Code policies and procedures.

7. Sets up facilities for events including tables, dishware, glassware,

silverware, linens, food and other amenities according to the event

order requirements and manager\'s direction.

8. Know the menu for each function served and be able to explain the

major ingredients and preparation methods for each item to be

served, or seek help when needed to promptly respond to guest

questions.

9. Establishes pre-function side work to be performed and makes sure

all equipment is accounted for and in good condition, notifying

manager of any issues.

10. Performs other job related duties as assigned.

11. Attend all staff meetings and trainings as required by management.

12. Perform ID checker duties as assigned. Requires a familiarity with

College ID and Dining Services policies.

Bennington serves a diverse student population inclusive of members of

ethnically/racially minoritized, international, LGBTQIA+, and disability

communities as well as diverse gender identities, socioeconomic

backgrounds, religions, and political beliefs. Our staff and faculty

also reflect diverse and intersecting backgrounds and identities. All

employees are expected to be respectful and responsive to these

differences in the service of building community that promotes student

and employee success and community cohesiveness. Each individual

(faculty, staff and students) will be accountable for upholding these

values. The College\'s approach to pluralism and inclusivity-both as

fields of inquiry and practice-is to prioritize flexible thought, and to

invite the examination of access, value, power, and privilege through

its institutional policies and areas of study. We encourage applicants

from diverse realms of interest, backgrounds, experience, and

accomplishment to apply.

**Qualifications**

Flexibility to work varying shifts, including days, evenings, weekends,

and holidays as needed.

Valid/current driver\'s license preferred.

The position requires basic computer skills. Training will be provided.

Must be friendly and outgoing with excellent customer

service/hospitality skills and able to maintain a positive and

professional manner through duration of shift. Demonstrated ability to

multi-task, respond to requests with a sense of urgency, and complete

work in a timely manner.

Ability to learn and perform all duties in accordance with Vermont state

health regulations for food service establishments. Good personal

cleanliness and hygiene required. Ability to understand proper use of

chemicals used in the performance of position duties and maintain

familiarity with the chemical\'s material safety data sheets. Required

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