Culinary Assistant

Location: Mount Holyoke College – Main Campus

Job no:
R-0000002971

Position
Title:

Culinary Assistant

Faculty or Staff:
Staff

Full Time or Part Time:
Full
time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:
In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

Rate of pay commensurate
with experience

Start Date:
02/16/2026

Job Description:

*** Mount Holyoke College’s Dining Services
Department is always accepting applications for this role. We review applications on a rolling basis as we are continuously recruiting new
talent for our team. Submitting an application does not guarantee an immediate opening. We will keep your information on file and contact
you for an interview should a suitable position become available. ***

Mount Holyoke College Dining Commons offers a diverse array
of cuisines tailored to meet various dietary preferences and needs. Our menu frequently rotates to provide students, faculty, and staff with
an expansive selection. Highlights include the customizable WOK station, offering personalized stir fry dishes, and the Baraka station,
specializing is Halal cuisine. For those seeking Kosher options, the L’Chaim station is available.

Our culinary team is dedicated to
crafting nutritious, flavorful meals that cater to the diverse tastes of our students, faculty, and staff. We prioritize safety and
sanitation in all meal preparations. In addition to Vegan and Vegetarian options, we strive to create an inclusive dining environment where
every person, despite their dietary needs, can enjoy healthy and delicious foods.

Essential
Functions:

• Efficiently set up, prepare, garnish, and replenish all items at assigned stations.
• Maintain adequate food
  and beverage supplies for all meal periods, adhering to standardized recipes for food preparation.
• Accurately record and monitor
  Time & Temperature logs and service records to ensure compliance with record-keeping protocols.
• Follow proper procedures for
  receiving and storing orders, including refrigerating or storing leftover food at the end of each meal in accordance with food safety
  regulations.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area ensuring utensils and equipment are cleaned, in good working condition, and that
  the station remains free of debris and sanitized at all times.
• Prepare and record food quantities as specified by computer
  production sheets, changing out utensils frequently to prevent cross-contamination.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and sanitation
  regulations as mandated by the Board of Health (BOH) and department policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance to students, faculty,
  and staff while upholding a high level of professionalism.
• Assist with weekly inventory tasks as needed.
• Exhibit a
  cooperative attitude and work effectively with others to achieve common departmental
  goals.

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience in preparation of food in quantity in a
  college or high volume, quality restaurant.
• Ability to pass a physical examination without restrictions.
• Willingness to
  participate in a ServSafe class to obtain Food Protection Manager Certification.
• Must have general knowledge of food and operation
  of kitchen equipment.
• Must have good communication skills, both written and orally.

Entry Rate $21.47 – Working Rate
$22.87

Dining
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Please note that this position falls under a Union, which ensures fair compensation and benefits for all
employees.

What We Offer:

Our comprehensive benefits program offers a range of options to you can make choices that
work best for you and your family:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)
• Comprehensive medical, dental
  and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Disability and Leave Benefits
• Life Insurance (College paid
  coverage 1x salary)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)
• Generous Paid
  Time Off
• Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to
providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those
associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct
appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for
ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five
College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this
policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover
  letter summarizing interests and qualifications
• A complete resume or curriculum vitae
• For faculty
  positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or
administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.