Yale Hospitality - Dining - Franklin & Murray

79888BR

General Services Assistant

L35 - Local 35 (Yale Union Group)

Full time

Labor Grade 3

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Central Campus

90 Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)

Dining Halls, Dining Services

40

T-Th 1230P-9:30P
Fr/Sa 12P-9P

Yale University offers award winning culinary and hospitality services including industry leading sustainability in food sourcing and production, upholding a national reputation for nutrition, and world class sophisticated services. Candidates with the highest level of professional demeanor and strong customer service skills are encouraged to apply.
The General Services Assistant provides support to kitchen staff by cleaning various areas, setting up tables and chairs and washing pots, pan, and dishes.
All candidates applying to openings at the Benjamin Franklin College must meet the specific job requirements of the position in order to be considered in the interview process. If selected for the interview, the candidate will be required to participate in a joint union-management interview process as agreed to by Yale Hospitality and Local 35. As part of the interview process the interview panel will consider a candidate's seniority, skills and abilities to perform the work required.

1. Cleans and maintains areas such as, but not limited to, kitchens, dining rooms, and basements. 2. Washes dishes, pots and pans. 3. With proper instruction, relamps and cleans light fixtures and chandeliers. 4. Cleans, washes and shampoos rugs, floors and walls. 5. Uses equipment such as, but not limited to, dishwashing machines, rug shampoo machines, pot washing machines, high pressure washers and steam cleaners. 6. Assists other employees in the performance of their jobs, as directed by responsible supervisors, using the necessary equipment in the performance of these jobs. 7. Observes safety standards and practices. 8. Performs related duties as required or assigned within job classification. Note: Performs above duties and responsibilities in a more complex or unique situation than in the typical Yale College Dining Hall.

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. 390 hours of food production work experience at an institutional food service location or full service restaurant environment.

Ability to read, write, follow written instructions and to handle mathematics pertinent to the job.

1. Sustained standing; frequent bending. 2. Occasional overhead work. 3. Move both arms and shoulders as necessary while working with equipment and/or heavy materials. 4. Move, lift, assemble and carry supplies, equipment, furniture and/or materials weighing up to 60 pounds without assistance from the floor up to waist height and/or equipment up or down stairs. 5. Pull and/or push heavy Buscko carts, skids using pallet jack, and/or containers, etc. 6. Climb ladders up to 12 feet high when necessary. 7. Work in confined areas (truck, van, etc.) and stepping in and out of a vehicle. 8. Work outside in all kinds of weather in job classification.

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All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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