Position Title: Food & Service Associate (Part-Time) Work Type: Part time Location: Swarthmore College Approved Location Type: On Campus Department: Residential Dining II Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) The Opportunity: As a member of the Dining Services department, the Food & Service Associate will work in any of the following stations depending on the schedule or need of the department: Barista, Beverages, Pizza, Salad Bar, Runner, or Server. Working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, having a passion for food, enjoying being part of an energetic team and the opportunity to make a difference in the student’s dining experience on Swarthmore’s campus. Essential Responsibilities: Provide energetic, efficient, professional and friendly service to customers. Provides prompt, efficient, and friendly service to a diverse clientele. Prepare hot and cold beverages and sandwiches to customer’s specifications sell retail products offered by the operation. Prepares and sells and serves all products by following recipes, methods and preparation techniques for all handcrafted products. All measurements should be according to standard procedures Memorizes and understands all menu items and prepares these items according to recipes and item specifications. Must be aware of all daily specials. Inventory all products and order as necessary to maintain correct inventory levels Accept cash, credit cards, department charges and OneCard. Completes cashier reports according to operating procedures Maintain a clean and sanitized work area in accordance with the operations cleanliness standards. Assists in cleaning all areas and equipment of the operation. Keeps equipment operating correctly according to procedures/instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventative maintenance and reporting necessary repairs to workbox or vendor. Set up food stations. Collaborate with a Supervisor or Lead Associate to make sure that we have appropriate amounts of back up ingredients as stated by using established par levels. Prepare ingredients if required. Label tops of containers that contain fresh ingredients with name and date. Additional Responsibilities Stock, rotate and replenish merchandise. Display products properly. Maintain up to date product knowledge and all other aspects of customer service to ensure customer satisfaction. Accurately ring transactions on the register. Clean high top tables and chairs in the coffee bar area. Empty trash, dispose of recycling and compost in correct containers. Sweep/mop behind the coffee bar and serving area. Improve sales by monitoring product movement, evaluating, redesigning product layout to improve the appearance of the coffee bar and its surroundings. Accurately ring transactions on the register. Maintain all cash, points, meal tickets and department charges at the register in order to provide an accurate record of daily transactions. Perform other assignments as directed by a Supervisor, Lead Associate or Manager. What you bring: Required Qualifications Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions to interact with students, faculty, and staff. Ability to communicate with co-workers and management with professionalism and respect. Customer service experience Ability to work in a fast paced environment Willingness to be open to learning and growing Ability to prioritize and complete multiple concurrent tasks. Ability to operate or learn to operate kitchen equipment Preferred Qualifications 1-2 years of experience in high volume food establishment Serv-safe certified Physical Demands Ability to carry and lift objects weighing up 25-40 lbs. Ability to carry heavy objects in close quarters. Ability to carry objects for a long period of time. Ability to perform kneeling, bending, squatting and reaching motions for extended times. Standing on a hard surface for extended periods of time. Working Conditions/Environment Fast paced, high volume environment. Seven day operation, including nights and weekends. Must be able to adapt to ever-changing demands of college dining services. Must work in inclement and severe weather conditions Could be a noisy environment. Floors could be wet, non-slip shoes required. What You Will Get: You’ll work at one of the world's most renowned liberal arts Colleges, with incredible benefits, a stunning 420-acre campus, and a collaborative work environment. Join a team of passionate, creative people who work hard and have fun supporting the College students, faculty, and staff. The pay for this position is $20.60 per hour, which represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. PA Criminal Clearance Required Swarthmore College requires a PA Criminal background check for all staff positions prior to the start of employment. Applications received are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. An optional cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position is preferred. If you have experience that meets any of the preferred qualifications, please include a detailed explanation of any such experience in your cover letter and how it meets the preferred qualification(s). We offer benefit plans starting at zero cost! Upon benefit eligibility, the College contributes 10% of an employee’s salary to their retirement account. Employees are 100% vested in their accounts on the date participation begins. Swarthmore Benefits and Programs Retirement Plans Tuition Grant Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Paid Time Off (Staff) Holiday Schedule Swarthmore College is committed to creating a culture of respect and inclusion so that every member of our community feels a sense of belonging. We actively seek and welcome candidates with diverse perspectives and experiences, exceptional qualifications, and a demonstrable commitment to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any identity or characteristic protected by law or College Policy. Swarthmore College Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence and nondiscrimination in its educational program and employment practices and encourages candidates who will further advance the goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community. As one of the nation’s finest institutions of higher learning, Swarthmore College is global in outlook and draws students from around the nation and world. The 425‐acre campus is a designated arboretum, complete with gardens, rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails in the Crum Woods. Welcome Applicants Thank you for your interest in Swarthmore College. Swarthmore welcomes people who are not just looking for a job, but seeking a meaningful opportunity to make a positive difference in the world. Our highly selective liberal arts college is situated on a scenic suburban Philadelphia campus. Our mission focuses on providing students with the knowledge, insight, and experience they need to become leaders and agents of change on behalf of the common good. As an employer, Swarthmore College is committed to creating a culture of respect and inclusion so that every member of our community feels a sense of belonging. We actively seek and welcome candidates with diverse perspectives and experiences, exceptional qualifications, and a demonstrable commitment to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any identity or characteristic protected by law or College Policy. In our ongoing efforts to support the health of our community and to continue to safely operate our campus, all employees are strongly encouraged to be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. We recognize that attracting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff is critical to maintaining our academic standard of excellence. And so, in addition to competitive salaries, we offer a high quality, comprehensive employee benefits program. We invite you to explore current Employment Opportunities at Swarthmore and to return to this site often. Again, thank you for your interest. We wish you success in your career search. Interested in exploring our campus? Visit swarthmore.edu/campusmap

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