Catering Assistant – Housekeeper

Bryn Mawr College has an opening for a Catering Assistant – Housekeeper.

Position
Objective: Ensure catering events are set up in a timely and efficient manner following catering guidelines and maintaining
catering buffet standards. Responsible for cleaning care of Wyndham in accordance with prescribed methods, procedures, and in keeping with
known safety regulations. Provide excellent customer service and professionalism within the college
community.

Responsibilities:

• Pack equipment, deliver, set up, break down, and clean up catering events
  independently, ensuring events are set up on time according to department standards.
• Organize and maintain the cleanliness of the
  stock areas, including but not limited to linens, soda, and party pack room.
• Order needed catering supplies & equipment.
• Work independently under limited direction of management. Handle difficult situations with diplomacy and tact. Dress appropriately as
  directed by manager.
• Maintain proper food temperatures of both hot and cold foods as required by the local health and sanitation
  authority (currently Montgomery County). Adhere to standards outlined by sanitation program (ServSafe), state, local and federal
  guidelines.
• Communicate with catering clients, guests of College, and College Staff in a professional manner. Assist manager as
  needed.
• Maintain and provide detailed post-event documentation and records, to include forwarding event notes, details, changes and
  additional charges to the administrative office for billing in a timely manner.
• Clean various areas in Wyndham.
• Clean
  common areas (living room, foyers, front entrance way)
• Clean and reset guest rooms daily.
• Replenish guest rooms supplies
  (soap, shampoo, toilet paper), stock refrigerator and coffee supplies.
  • dust and polish furniture
  • dust/wipe down
    windowsills and woodwork
  • dry mop/wet mop floors and/or vacuum carpets
  • dust/wipe down lamps, chrome ashtrays, and
    mirrors
  
  
• Laundry room/Utility room
  • wipe down washing machines and dryers
  • sweep and wet mop floor
  • wash sink basin and counter area
  • dust window sills
  
  
• Bathrooms
  • wash face bowls, pipe work beneath
    sinks, and mirrors
  • wash toilet bowl, stall walls and doors
  • wash (scrub) bathtubs, shower stalls, and tile work
  • clean/replace shower curtain or clean shower stall door
  • sweep and wet mop floor
  • empty trash, replenish paper supplies,
    wipe down vents and polish brass/chrome fixture
  
  
• Miscellaneous
  • dust woodwork, banister, baseboards, door frames
    as needed
  • wash window (interiors)
  • clean glass inserts in doors
  • sweep stairs
  • vacuum hallways
  
  

Scope and Complexity:

• Frequent physical effort involving lifting of heavy weights, stooping,
  reaching, standing and bending for extended periods of time.
• Routine work instructions are given on a daily basis by a manager.
  Must be able to prioritize and organize workload as directed by manager.
• Be able to guide or direct the work of students and
  catering staff needed to assist in preparation and production of catering events
• As Bryn Mawr College is a residential college,
  Wyndham Catering is an essential service. Employees may be assigned to various shifts and units as needed.
• Must be flexible in work
  schedule and work hours. Schedule will change with limited notice. Wyndham Catering is open for services year round.
• Position
  requires being available for a flexible schedule based on catering functions and activity. Catering services are available 7 days a
  week, 365 days a year.
• Must be able to execute events according to department standards in the most cost effective manner
  possible.

Skills, Abilities, Experience and Education:

• Ability to understand
  oral and/or written instructions
• Sufficient manual dexterity to perform manual tasks
• Effective communication and active
  listening skills
• Ability to perform tasks that may involve lifting items weighing 50+ lbs with or without reasonable
  accommodations.
• Ability to be mobile between work stations and numerous campus buildings
• Ability to work in extreme
  temperatures
• Ability to climb stairs while carrying heavy items
• Ability to bend over and reach up and down
• Thorough knowledge of safety precautions and regulations regarding the use, care and cleaning of dining service machines and
  equipment.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and pass College’s van test.
• Demonstrate the ability to
  lead and supervise other workers.
• ServSafe Certification (Ability to obtain within first six months of employment).

 Application Instructions:

To express interest in this role, please email [email protected] your resume and cover letter with the subject line Catering
Assistant.

ABOUT THE INSTITUTION:

Bryn Mawr College is a private liberal arts institution
located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region. The College serves a population of approximately 1,700 students at both the
undergraduate and graduate levels. It has a long tradition of educational excellence and offers a dynamic and challenging work
environment. The campus is easily reached by public transportation as well as most major highways. The College offers competitive
salaries and excellent benefits. Bryn Mawr College is an equal opportunity employer that believes that diversity strengthens our community;
candidates from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.