Assistant Snack Bar Manager; Mt. Ida Dining

About UMass Amherst

The Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst in Newton, Mass. serves as a center for student experiential learning and professional development and facilitates connections between the state's flagship public research university and the business, civic, government, education, and cultural communities in the Greater Boston region, amplifying UMass Amherst's impact in the Commonwealth.

Assist in preparation and serving of food and beverage. Supervise personnel assigned to the unit. Assist with maintaining records. Hires, trains, and supervises student employees; responsible for cash handling and deposit of daily receipts for the assigned unit.

• Prepares foods and beverages using standard recipes for the purpose of cash customer consumption. May requisition food using standard forms and established procedures.
• Uses manual and mechanical food service equipment to supply product for the consumption of customers.
• Uses standard forms and procedures to order supplies and equipment needed in the operation of the assigned area.
• 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.
• Hires, trains and supervises student employees in the assigned work area. May assist in the evaluation and scheduling of employees.
• Assists in securing 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 inventory and food storage using standard forms and procedures to account for all stock and the proper storage of products.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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.
• Incumbents must be certified as food handlers within six months of the appointment start date through a recognized program approved by the University of Massachusetts (i.e. Serv Safe).
• 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 used in cash handling, cash registers, calculators, etc.
• 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 make reports.
• Ability to establish rapport, maintain harmonious working relationships and deal effectively with customers and agency personnel from varied backgrounds.

• Requires the ability to balance, carry, push, pull, stand, bend, reach, sit, twist, lift and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability and stamina to perform manual tasks including standing for long periods of time, lifting, and carrying heavy objects, and working under conditions of seasonal high and low temperatures.
• 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 surfaces.

• This position is designated as essential personnel.

• 40 hours per week; schedule varies depending on the needs of the department; may include occasional weekends and holidays.
• 35 week minimum.

AFSCME Non-Exempt Grade 10, Special Recruitment Rate Step 6.

Please complete online application and provide contact information for (3) three professional references.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.