About UMass Amherst 

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region. 

Job Summary 

Performs simple routine manual domestic, cooking, dish washing, cleaning, and serving tasks required in a large food service operation. 

Essential Functions 

Other Functions 

• Performs related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure) 

• Working knowledge of the approved sanitary methods and procedures for the care and use of kitchen, dining room, and food service equipment and for the handling and serving of food. Ability to cook a variety of simple meals and to use kitchen equipment. 
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions and establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others. 
• Physical ability and stamina to perform the manual tasks assigned (stand for long periods of time, lift and carry heavy objects, work under varying climatic conditions).
• Willingness to work varied shifts and/or irregular hours (weekends, holidays, nights). 
• Willingness to work under exposure to the hazards of wet and slippery floors, high temperatures and sharp instrument
   

Physical Demands/Working Conditions 

• Requires the ability to balance, carry, push, pull, stand, bend, reach, twist, lift and perform repetitive movements. 

Additional Details 

• This position is designated as essential personnel. 

Work Schedule 

• Varies based on department needs; may include weekends and holidays. 
• 35 weeks minimum. 

Salary Information 

• AFSCME Non-Exempt Grade 8 

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Please complete online application and provide contact information for (3) three professional references. 

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University.  To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans.  It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.