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Smith College Dining Room Coordinator in Northampton, Massachusetts
NORTHAMPTON Dining Room Coordinator If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at recruiting-u@smith.edu. Dining Room Coordinator Are you passionate about providing exceptional dining experiences and creating a positive impact on the lives of college students\' Smith College is currently seeking talented individuals to join our dynamic team in Dining Services. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the vibrant campus community and make a difference in the lives of students through Dining services. If you have a passion for culinary excellence, customer service, and teamwork, we want you to join our team! The opportunity: Smith College Dining Services seeks applications for a Dining Room Coordinator. This position will work 40 hours a week for 39 weeks a year, with a schedule consisting of 8 hour shifts and two consecutive days off a week. Pay starts at \$22.86 an hour. Position Summary: Maintain and monitor assigned dining room and dish pantry area, working collaboratively with the Chef and the Area Manager. Work with student work coordinators to train and instruct all student workers. Ensure that the dining access system is maintained and that daily meal counts are taken, verify customer identification as needed. Strive to provide outstanding customer service within the framework of departmental policies. Strive to create a cordial and accommodating dining atmosphere for all students and guests. Minimum Qualifications: Education/Experience Completion of high school education or vocational school education and a minimum 2 years of combined educational and/or commercial experience in the hospitality industry. Requirements of the position are consistent with the responsibilities and duties of persons within the food service profession in adherence with all state and federal guidelines. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and perform basic arithmetic functions. ServSafe Certification/Some culinary experience preferred. Banquet waitperson experience or front of the house experience in a fine dining establishment as well as experience in customer service positions. Skills: Ability to tolerate exposure to water and cleaning chemicals, higher than normal noise levels, and heat and humidity consistent with that produced by commercial kitchen equipment. Must demonstrate adequate physical strength and coordination to effectively clean and receive supplies while properly utilizing standard food service utensils and equipment. Must be able to safely lift and move 25 pounds, work from a step stool, walk and stand for prolonged periods of time, bend, reach, pull and push. Must be able to manipulate utensils and equipment repetitively for variable periods of time - up to 45% of an assigned shift. Must be mobile between work stations and other dining areas on campus. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Must possess good vision with or without correction. Must practice good personal hygiene and wear clean uniforms in compliance with public health standards and consistent with college policy. Must obtain the following certifications within one year of hiring and stay current with Serv-Safe, Food Allergen, and Anti-Choke. Must adhere to the sustainability initiatives set by the department. Must possess basic computer skills including receiving and sending emails, ordering relevant supplies from purveyors, and sign making. Review of applications will begin November 25, 2024