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Harvard University

Ivy League university in Cambridge, MA

General Service

Part-Time
$26.77 - $28.27
Entry, Junior
Cambridge, MA, USA
HybridMust work in a Harvard-registered state when working away from a Harvard-designated location.
Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Proficiency in English speaking, reading, and writing is required.
  • Basic math skills and the ability to analyze digital and analog thermometers and other measuring devices are required.
  • The ability to follow directions is required.
  • The ability to comply with the designated dress code is required.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.
  • Strong multitasking skills are required.
  • The ability to communicate and work cooperatively and respectfully with diverse staff, management, and guests is required.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse environment is required.
  • Customer-service orientation and the ability and willingness to provide customers with a positive dining experience are required.
  • The ability to lift 50 pounds without restrictions is required. The role also requires continuous standing, walking, lifting, manual dexterity, reaching, handling, and bending; frequent pushing and pulling, bending, and ascending and descending stairs and ladders; and occasional climbing, squatting, sitting, and kneeling.
  • ServSafe certification is required within one year of employment.
  • At least one year of related food-industry experience is required.
Responsibilities
  • Set up and maintain the assigned station before, during, and after meal periods.
  • Keep serving areas supplied with clean dishware, glasses, silverware, trays, and other supplies needed during meals.
  • Monitor serving lines during meals to ensure food quality and quantity meet customer demand.
  • Communicate food-quality issues and concerns about keeping hot and cold food stations adequately supplied to the supervising manager or person in charge.
  • Notify food-preparation staff of needs before supplies run out.
  • Use knowledge of food allergies and intolerances to direct students and guests to safe menu items and food storage areas, and inform them about foods to avoid using menu and ingredient information or by referring them to the person in charge.
  • Maintain safe areas by displaying wet-floor signs and promptly responding to spills and breakages.
  • Clean and sanitize surfaces, including walls, cabinets, countertops, shelving, refrigeration units, and freezer units.
  • Keep storage areas organized and clean, and leave workstations clean and restocked.
  • Complete sanitation and temperature logs and food-service records accurately, and inform the person in charge when corrective action is needed.
  • Follow sanitation standards and applicable regulatory requirements, including Harvard Environmental Health and Safety regulations.
  • Recycle according to policy and procedure, empty trash, and clean receptacles.
  • Report malfunctioning equipment to management or the person in charge.
  • Comply with the State of Massachusetts and Dining Services Food Employee Illness Policy.
  • Support assigned events, including setup, execution, and cleanup.
  • Represent Harvard University Dining Services to students, faculty, staff, and guests in a positive and professional manner.
  • Attend assigned training and maintain required current certifications.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • As a bus person, maintain, fill, and restock stations; clean, sanitize, and maintain the soft-serve machine in compliance with local regulations and record its temperature; sweep, mop, or vacuum serving and dining-area floors; and clean and sanitize beverage machines and serving-area equipment.
  • In the dishroom, maintain and fill chemicals and detergent; fill, empty, clean, and delime the dish machine; wash ware and sanitize food- and non-food-contact surfaces; check and record dish-machine wash and final-rinse temperatures and notify the person in charge when corrective action is needed; sweep, mop, or vacuum the dishroom and tray-drop-off area; and clean and sanitize dishroom equipment, including dish racks, carts, and caddies.
  • In front-of-house, ensure food is properly labeled and garnished and utensils are in place; keep serving and dining areas clean; and replenish napkin holders and salt and pepper shakers.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience working in a university is preferred.

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Harvard University is a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 1636 and the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. It comprises Harvard College and multiple graduate and professional schools.

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