Kitchen Assistant

About the role

The Dining Commons at Mount Holyoke College seeks a reliable Kitchen Assistant to support daily food service operations. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment for a diverse campus community.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and maintain dish machines according to proper procedures.
• Wash pots, pans, utensils, tables, chairs, and clean dining and service areas following health and sanitation standards.
• Record accurate time‑and‑temperature logs and monitor sanitizer pH levels.
• Empty trash, compost, and grease‑trap catch screens, keeping work areas free of debris.
• Ensure a steady flow of dishes, silverware, and cookware, returning them to designated stations.
• Assist with receiving food orders and deliveries as needed.
• Provide direction, supervision, and training to student staff when required.

Required profile

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• General knowledge of food handling and kitchen/dishroom equipment.
• Ability to pass a physical exam and lift/move up to 50 lb without restriction.
• Willingness to complete a ServSafe class for Food Protection Manager Certification.
• Positive attitude when interacting with students and the public.
• Compliance with safety, sanitation regulations, and department dress code.

Required skills

What we offer

• Union‑protected compensation and benefits.
• Entry hourly rate of $20.43, with a working rate of $21.77.
• Full‑time, on‑site position within a vibrant campus dining environment.