Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Kitchen Runner position. The Kitchen Runner is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $19.98 to $20.25 per hour. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information. The Kitchen Runner supports Amherst College Dining Services by maintaining the flow, cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of kitchen and service areas within the dining hall. Working as part of the culinary team, this role transports and replenishes food and supplies, cleans and sanitizes assigned areas and equipment, supports service needs, and helps maintain a safe and efficient operation. The Kitchen Runner responds to changing priorities throughout service while ensuring work areas remain clean, organized, sanitary, and well-stocked. All Dining Services employees are responsible for understanding and implementing established food safety procedures and allergen prevention protocols. Team members must actively support and respond appropriately to individuals with food allergies to ensure a safe dining experience for all community members. Employees are expected to apply the knowledge and procedures covered in mandatory training sessions in the course of their daily duties. Maintaining these safety standards is essential to protect the health and well-being of our students, guests, and colleagues. The work schedule varies based on the needs of the department. A mutually agreed-upon schedule will be set during the job offer phase. The Kitchen Runner position is part of essential services and should report to work or remain on duty, even when the college is closed. As our work is central to student life, their needs occur at a variety of times throughout the day, week, and year and in such, a flexible schedule with extended shift times is required. Summary of Responsibilities: Operational, Sanitation & Service Support -Cleans and sanitizes kitchen, production, storage, and service areas, including floors, work surfaces, carts, equipment, and shelving. -Supports setup, replenishment, and breakdown of kitchen and service areas. -Transports food, supplies, smallwares, and equipment safely throughout the dining operation. -Monitors food and supply levels and communicates operational needs proactively. -Assists with receiving, storing, rotating, and organizing food and supplies. -Removes waste, recycling, cardboard, and other materials following established procedures. -Responds promptly to spills, sanitation concerns, and changing operational priorities. -Collaborates with culinary, service, and sanitation teams to maintain clean, organized, and efficient operations. Food Preparation -Performs basic food preparation, including washing, cutting, portioning, assembling, packaging, and labeling ingredients and menu items. -Follows standardized recipes, portioning guidelines, food safety standards, and established preparation procedures. -Assists with preparing and staging food and ingredients for production and service. -Maintains clean, organized, and sanitary work areas throughout food preparation. Qualifications: Required High School Diploma or equivalent. 1-3 years of equivalent work experience in lieu of minimum education and related experience. Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced dining environment. Ability to perform routine cleaning, sanitation, and basic food preparation. Ability to prioritize tasks and respond to changing operational needs. Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals, sanitation supplies, kitchen tools, and equipment. Ability to follow food safety, sanitation, recipes, and operational procedures. Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail. Effective communication and teamwork skills. Successful completion of required reference and background checks. An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check. Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test. Preferred Previous food service, sanitation, kitchen, or institutional dining experience. Familiarity with basic food preparation, food safety, sanitation, and commercial kitchen operations. Experience in a high-volume dining environment. ServSafe Foodhandler Certification. Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen.) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Welcome to Amherst College! We are excited to share our current openings. You are invited to explore the opportunities available and we encourage you to apply for those that are aligned with your skills and experience. Thank you again for your interest in Amherst College Amherst College, one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation, is located in Amherst, Massachusetts—a town of about 35,000 residents in the western part of the state. The college community includes around 1,800 students from 48 states, plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and 54 countries around the world, along with about 1,000 staff and faculty members. The scenic 1,000-acre campus features a 500-acre wildlife sanctuary and the Book and Plow Farm; three museums: Emily Dickinson Museum, Beneski Museum of Natural History , and Mead Art Museum; and multiple educational and cultural venues and resources through the Five College Consortium. Amherst College is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or the administration of its programs and activities based on race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Amherst College complies with all relevant state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. If you have any related inquiries, please contact the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, Amherst College, P.O. Box 5000, Amherst, MA 01002-5000. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Amherst College's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@amherst.edu. Click here for information about Title IX at Amherst. Inquiries may be directed to: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator Amherst College 79 S Pleasant Street Suite 120 Amherst, MA 01002 crtixoffice@amherst.edu Amherst.edu/offices/title-ix

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