Dining Services Assistant

The part-time Dining Services Assistant will assist in the day to day activities that takes place in the dining rooms.

• Assist in setting dining rooms for special functions.
• Be aware of and observe Dining Services standards and procedures.
• Monitor beverage machines for temperature, ensure they are filled and properly maintained before, during, and after meals.
• Adequately supply napkins, trays, salt & pepper shakers and utensils, and china for each meal.
• Maintain adequate stock of all counter dry and refrigerated goods, and advise management of shortages.
• Monitor dining rooms and pantry area, and maintain coffee, beverage stations, fruit, dessert, and cereal stations.
• Responsible for the sanitary condition of pantry area and dining rooms, light-cleaning duties required.
• Perform dishwashing duties as assigned.
• Cooperate with dining room supervisors to ensure an orderly and efficient operation.
• Assist in the proper set-up and service of small functions.
• Promote a positive, congenial atmosphere with students, employees, supervisors and customers.
• Other duties as needed.

Requirements:

• Ability to oversee and manage daily tasks and to provide deliverables to multiple parties on a daily basis.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Must be able to work collegially; must be committed to working in a diverse community and have the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations; must enjoy working with young people in a boarding school environment.
• Follow all policies including MSDS, safety and sanitation as instructed by management and keep informed of all material safety data.
• Required to wear proper uniform.
• Required to report to work promptly at the time stated on the staffing schedule, and take only scheduled breaks.
• Must be extremely well-organized with great attention to detail.
• A high level of integrity, accuracy and work ethic.
• An open and collaborative style.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interest and willingness to work nights and weekends, if necessary.
• Must successfully complete criminal background check.

HOURS: All Shifts: Days, Evenings and Weekends.

OUR SCHOOL: The Governor's Academy, the oldest boarding school in New England, inspires and engages inquisitive students in ninth through twelfth grade. Our 456-acre campus is located thirty miles north of Boston and five miles south of Newburyport, a classic New England coastal town. Govs has approximately 400 students and 200 employees. Govs faculty and staff are committed to creating and cultivating an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that allows students to learn from each other's unique backgrounds and experiences, discover their passions, find and use their distinctive voices, and achieve academic and co-curricular excellence. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Adults in our community are professionals who appreciate individuality, collaboration, and service to others—all so that we can go far together.

STATEMENT OF SCHOOL VALUES: As an educational community, the Academy has an administration, a faculty, and a student body committed to learning. We pursue this commitment in a dynamic environment that fosters lifelong intellectual independence, responsibility, teamwork, service, and respect for others. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive community that is physically and emotionally healthy.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at the Academy are based on merit, qualifications, and skills. The Academy is committed to a policy of non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants and strives to promote equity in all areas of employment. The Academy is committed to ensuring that employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Academy will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

This commitment is evident in all aspects of our employment practices and policies, including recruiting, hiring, selection, job assignment, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. Any employees or qualified applicants with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their immediate supervisor or the Human Resources Office. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Retaliation against an individual for making a good faith report of discrimination is unlawful and is strictly prohibited by the Academy. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination or retaliation in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.