Asst. Snack Bar Manager (Roots Café)

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

• Makes daily deposits of sales receipts using standard forms and procedures; makes sales reports on standard forms.
• Secures 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).
• Hires, trains and supervises student employees in the assigned work area. May assist in the evaluation and scheduling of employees.
• Assists with inventory and food storage using standard forms and procedures to account for all stock and the proper storage of products.
• Orders food by using Food Pro.
• Uses manual and mechanical food service equipment to supply product for the consumption of customers.
• Supervises and assists in the cleaning and maintaining of equipment and work areas to maintain sanitation standards.
• Implementing stocking and rotation procedures of inventory.
• Prepares foods and beverages using standard recipes for the purpose of cash customer consumption. May requisition food using standard forms and established procedures.
• Uses standard forms and procedures to order supplies and equipment needed in the operation of the assigned area.

Other Functions

• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Certification as a food handler (or the ability to obtain certification within three (3) months) through a recognized program approved by the University of Massachusetts, i.e., ServSafe.
• Working knowledge of cash handling and related equipment used in cash handling including; cash registers and calculators.
• At least one (1) 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.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment normally used in a food handling and storage.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and make reports.
• Working knowledge of food service sanitation procedures.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to supervise employees and give oral and written instructions in a precise and understandable manner.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Requires the ability to balance, carry, push, pull, stand, bend, reach, twist, lift and perform repetitive movements.

Additional Details

• This position is designated as essential personnel.

Work Schedule

• 40 hours/week.
• 35 week minimum.
• Varies depending on department needs; may include weekends and holidays.

Salary Information

• Grade 09

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

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