Kitchen Assistant

Job no:R-0000001086Position Title:Kitchen AssistantFaculty or Staff:StaffFull Time or Part Time:Full timeIn-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:In-PersonMinimum Starting Rate of Pay:$17.70Rate of pay commensurate with experienceStart Date:Job Description:Mount Holyoke College's Dining Commons offers a variety of cuisines to cater to different dietary needs and preferences. The menu changes frequently to provide students with a diverse range of choices. Popular stations include the WOK station, where students can customize their stir-fry dishes, and the Baraka station, which serves Halal food. The L'Chaim station provides Kosher food options.The culinary team is committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals that cater to the diverse tastes of the student body, staff, and faculty. They also ensure that all meals adhere to proper safety and sanitation procedures. Additionally, the Dining Commons provides Vegan and Vegetarian options that are clearly labeled to make it easier for students to choose meals that fit their dietary needs. Mount Holyoke College's Dining Commons team is dedicated to providing an inclusive dining experience for all students. They strive to create a welcoming environment where students enjoy healthy and delicious food.This position reports directly to the Dishroom Steward Supervisor. In addition, reports to the Assistant Directors, Production Manager and Dining Managers.Operates and maintains dish machine according to proper procedures.Works in Pot sink cleaning pots and Pans.Responsible for recording and accuracy of Time & Temp logs along with proper PH balance of sanitizers in pot sinks and dish machine.Washes all pots, pans and utensils, cleans up the dish return area, dining rooms and service areas following proper health and sanitation practices.Wipes down and washes all tables and chairs as needed, mops floors between meal periods or as needed, empties trash and compost in proper receptacles.Must be able to work with others, including students, as well as work alone without supervision.Assists in supervision and training of student workers.Responsible for emptying grease trap catch screens and keeping them clean.Responsible for checking and changing out "bag in box" bibs when needed.Oversees cleanliness of the dehydrator room.Keeps all work areas clean, free of debris and sanitized at all times.Maintains the flow of dishes, silverware, pots, pans so they don't get backed up causing a pile up.At times, will provide direction to student staff and needs to maintain a high level of professionalism.Delivers clean dishes, pots and pans back to their designated areas.Assists in putting away food orders and deliveries as needed.Performs other duties as assigned.Dining VideoBackground Checks:Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.Special Instructions for Applicants: Apply online; application materials must include:A cover letter summarizing interests and qualificationsA complete resume or curriculum vitaeFor faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

Created: 2025-09-27