Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Casual Catering Assistant position. The Casual Catering Assistant is a part-time, casual position with no benefits, starting at $18.00/hour. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community. The Casual Catering Assistant supports the efforts of the Amherst College Catering Department in providing our diverse community with excellent service at events on campus. This individual takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. The Casual Catering Assistant is committed to quality and excellent customer service. This position will assist the catering team with the prep, delivery, setup, service, and breakdown of events on campus. Ensures all food items, proper serving utensils, and menu signage are ready for service. Maintains safe, clean, orderly, and sanitary conditions. This individual ensures that the quantity and quality of our production are consistent with our standards and works with all team members to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers. The work schedule varies and corresponds to the College's operational needs, and may vary between morning and evening shifts. As our work is central to student life and their needs occur at a variety of times throughout the day, week, and year, a flexible schedule with extended shift times is sometimes required. In addition, the position is designated as providing essential services and may be required to report to work, or remain on duty even when the College is closed. Summary of Responsibilities: Catered Events Collaborates with the catering team to prep, organize, transport, and deliver equipment, food, beverages, and supplies; ensures setup and breakdown of equipment, food, beverages, and supplies Operating a dishwasher with occasional manual dishwashing during catered events when needed Sweeps, mops, and cleans floors and ensures the sanitation of kitchen and storage areas Vacuums carpeted areas of catering spaces Storage and Assembly Work Areas Maintains the organization and sanitation of catering supplies, equipment, and facilities Assorted cleaning and organizational tasks as assigned Communication and Workday Regularly checking your amherst.edu email is required to stay up to date on college-wide and departmental communications This includes communication by email, message boards, and The Daily Mammoth Important information is shared through these communications that affect your job and help you stay up to date on departmental-specific updates, upcoming meetings, and events Learning and using Workday to manage clocking in and out for shifts, time off requests, and all other functions required to manage your personal information Qualifications: Required High School Diploma or equivalent Equivalent work experience in lieu of minimum education A valid driver's license and successful credentialing are required in order to operate college vehicles Pre-employment physical/lift test Attention to detail Strong organizational, interpersonal, customer service, and time management skills Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community Preferred Experience driving cargo vans Two years of food-service experience Catering experience Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement. Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Welcome to Amherst College! We are excited to share our current openings. You are invited to explore the opportunities available and we encourage you to apply for those that are aligned with your skills and experience. Thank you again for your interest in Amherst College Amherst College, one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation, is located in Amherst, Massachusetts-a town of about 35,000 residents in the western part of the state. The college community includes around 1,800 students from 48 states, plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and 54 countries around the world, along with about 1,000 staff and faculty members. The scenic 1,000-acre campus features a 500-acre wildlife sanctuary and the Book and Plow Farm; three museums: Emily Dickinson Museum, Beneski Museum of Natural History , and Mead Art Museum; and multiple educational and cultural venues and resources through the Five College Consortium. Amherst College is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or the administration of its programs and activities based on race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Amherst College complies with all relevant state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. If you have any related inquiries, please contact the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, Amherst College, P.O. Box 5000, Amherst, MA 01002-5000. Amherst College's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@amherst.edu. Click here for information about Title IX at Amherst. Inquiries may be directed to: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator Amherst College 79 S Pleasant Street Suite 120 Amherst, MA 01002 crtixoffice@amherst.edu Amherst.edu/offices/title-ix