Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant remote type - In-Person locations - Mount Holyoke

College - Main Campus time type - Full time job requisition id -

R-... Faculty or Staff: Staff Full Time or Part Time: Full time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote: In-Person Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

\$17.70 Rate of pay commensurate with experience Job Description: Mount

Holyoke College Dining Commons offers a diverse array of cuisines

tailored to meet various dietary preferences and needs. Our menu

frequently rotates to provide students, faculty, and staff with an

expansive selection. Highlights include the customizable WOK station,

offering personalized stir fry dishes, and the Baraka station,

specializing is Halal cuisine. For those seeking Kosher options, the

L\'Chaim station is available. Our culinary team is dedicated to

crafting nutritious, flavorful meals that cater to the diverse tastes of

our students, faculty, and staff. We prioritize safety and sanitation in

all meal preparations. In addition to Vegan and Vegetarian options, we

strive to create an inclusive dining environment where every person,

despite their dietary needs, can enjoy healthy and delicious foods.

Essential Functions: Operating and maintaining dish machines according

to proper procedures. Washing all pots, pans and utensils, cleans up the

dish return area, dining rooms and service areas following proper health

and sanitation practices. Recording accurate Time & Temp logs along with

proper PH balance of sanitizers in pot sinks and dish machines. Washing

all tables and chairs as needed, mops floors between meal periods or as

needed, emptying trash and compost in proper receptacles. Emptying

grease trap catch screens and keeping them clean. Keeping all work areas

clean, free of debris and sanitized at all times. Maintaining the flow

of dishes, silverware, pots, pans so they don?t get backed up and

delivering them back to their designated areas. At times, will provide

direction, supervision, and training to student staff and must maintain

a high level of professionalism. Assists in putting away food orders and

deliveries as needed. Working with others, including students, as well

as work alone without supervision. Qualifications: Good communication

skills, both written and orally. General knowledge of food and operation

of kitchen/dish room equipment. Ability to pass a physical examination

without restrictions. Ability to lift/move an average of 50 pounds

without restrictions. Willingness to participate in a ServSafe class to

obtain Food Protection Manager Certification. Ability to maintain an

extraordinarily positive attitude in dealing with students and the

public. Ability to work cooperatively and give direction to others. Must

comply with safety and sanitation regulations as prescribed by law. Must

comply with proper dress code as designated by the Department.