Position Title: Food & Service Associate (Part-Time) Work Type: Part time Location: Swarthmore College Approved Location Type: On Campus Department: Dining Retail Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) The Opportunity: Provides timely and reliable cleaning and maintenance support for Swarthmore’s dining/cafeteria services. Ensures the availability of a clean and sanitary supply of dishes, glassware, trays and utensils throughout each meal period. Maintains and sanitizes the dish machine. Ensures a clean dining service facility. Must interact well with customers, co-workers and supervisors. Must work effectively, both independently and as a team member. Typical duties and expectations are described below, but may also include other duties as assigned. 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. Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent 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 Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds Standing on your feet for extended periods of time, reaching, lifting ,bending, and sitting. Must be flexible to work as needed during the day, evening, nights, and weekends. Dining services is a seven day a week operation open between the hours of 7:30am and 12 midnight. Preferred Qualifications: 2 years of experience in customer service, kitchen experience, hospitality, or a closely related field. 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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