Kitchen Worker - Part-Time

Department: Campus Dining - Gordon Commons
Duration of Position: Academic year / Part time
Work Schedule: Varied Schedule
Employee Type: Service
Posting Date: 07/31/2023
Union Representation: SEIU
Posting Number: SS136P
Pay Rate: $16.71/hour

About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape.Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other historically underrepresented groups.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

• Perform duties assigned by the supervisor and/or Head Chef;
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Gather ingredients from storeroom, warehouse, cooler etc;
• Serves customers in an efficient and friendly manner;
• Food running and stocking stations;
• Salad and sandwich production, ingredient production, which includes but not limited to slicing, dicing, washing vegetables and peeling eggs;
• Cleaning stations, tables and counters;
• All utility functions which includes but not limited to floor mopping, trash removal, serving, breaking down boxes, filling dispensers, ware-washing, cleaning equipment, maintenance of work areas in sanitary condition, moving equipment and supplies;

This part-time position is not eligible for medical or other benefits. Must use personal protective equipment as per guidelines. The part-time Kitchen Worker is a part of the success of the food service program, by following all Health Department regulations, Food Standards laid out by Vassar College with regards to food quality, freshness, presentation and ECO Sure Audit Compliance.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a clean, safe and sanitary work station, equipment and utensils;
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, including ability to converse, understand, read and write.
• Ability to work harmoniously with staff and customers;
• Ability to move, position and place objects and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Willingness to work overtime as available. Overtime is assigned according to seniority guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of FIFO;
• Ability to safely operate machinery and equipment and set up/breakdown work stations;

Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply you will be required to complete the Vassar College Employment Application, including your complete work history and contact information for 3 supervisor references (please: no relatives, friends or co-workers). You will have the option of attaching a resume and cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately. Inquiries may be directed to the Human Resources Office at (845) 437-5820

For full consideration applicants should apply by:

All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/3431.