Location: Saratoga Springs,NY, USA
SUMMARYCleans and fills Dining Services equipment, maintains facility cleanliness. Also, prepares and serve dining areas and other duties as described below.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Set up and operation of entire dishroom, including all ware-washing equipment and processes including but not limited to dish machine, pot washers, scraping stations, accumulator, and all other associated equipment. Notify supervisor of malfunctioning equipmentAbility to set up, clean, and operate all necessary equipmentFill milk urns, ice bins, water coolers and change soda/beverage tanks when neededResponsible for sweeping, scrubbing, vacuuming, and mopping floors throughout the facility when needed or as assignedDaily cleaning of all equipment and areas as assignedClean exhaust hoods, including filters, when necessary or assignedAssist with receiving and storage of all food and non-food itemsAssist with delivery, setup, and staffing of catered events as assignedFilter grease daily as assignedAssist in bleaching dishes and burnishing silver, washing walls, ceilings and baseboardsInteract with customers in a courteous and friendly mannerPerform custodial-type work if assigned within the dining halls and SpaExtra duties in cleaning and food preparation may be assigned by a supervisorAbility to speak and listen effectively with supervisors, customers, and employees of the CollegeEstablish and maintain a high level of customer serviceAssist with setup, serving, and cleaning of any station as assignedTake, prepare, and serve orders for patronsMerchandise and ensure correct signage for assigned stationGreet guests, check ID's and sell guest tickets as assigned; complete sales on POS system as appropriateStock display cases and reach-in refrigeratorsStock items for sale or serviceClean and fill beverage machines, beverage stations and insure that appropriate cups, glasses and utensils are available at all times of serviceResponsible for dining room cleanliness and appearance, to include, but not limited to, tables; chairs in an orderly fashion; pick up napkins, papers, and any other large items off floorSort silverware and fill dispensers, maintaining supply of clean dishes at service points, fill salt and pepper shakers, fill napkin dispensersClean refrigerators, freezers, and all equipment usedCover, date, and label all food items to be storedAssist in food production in any area of Dining Services as assignedAssist in special events/catering events as assignedSet up infirmary orders and assist in deliveryResponsible for cleanliness and organization of items stored in buffets/closets and in central receivingTake care of washing and drying all laundry and store in proper places when assignedFrequently check and record temperatures of food throughout the day in accordance with Dining Services policies and New York State Board of Health PoliciesClean carts, bleach dishes, trays, glasses, burnish silver, polish silver, and other special event itemsWork within his/her area as assigned by supervisorConfer with supervisor as to extra duties in food preparation and cleaning in assigned areaScrub chairs, tables, and all equipment weeklyInteract with customers and employees in a courteous and professional mannerQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEMust be enrolled in high school or taking higher education classesLANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and procedure manuals.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONSNonePHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, or those who are not physically able, to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach/lift with hands and arms; push/pull; climb or balance; stoop, crouch; talk, hear, taste and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds with appropriate equipment and assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; extreme hot and/or cold conditions; moving mechanical parts; frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level is usually moderate to loud.Must be at least age 16, and follow the New York State Department of Labor restrictionsUnderstand proper use of chemicals used in the performance of duties and familiarity with the Chemical Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)College reserves the right to reassign all personnel as necessary in the event of an absence or an emergencyMay be required to attend employer-sponsored classes or seminars aimed at developing or improving skillsMay be required to work overtime or weekends with minimal noticeUnderstand and comply with New York State Health Codes in performance of dutiesMay be required to attend knife and equipment training sponsored by Skidmore College Dining ServicesRequired documents needed to apply:On-line applicationCover LetterResumeList of Three ReferencesPay Range: $15.00/hrEEO STATEMENTSkidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.