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Casual Receiving Assistant
 Amherst College | |
 United States, New York, New York | |
 Aug 16, 2026 | |
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Casual Receiving Assistant Amherst Campus Part Time JR7177 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Casual Receiving Assistant position. The Casual Receiving Assistant is a part-time (up to 19 hours per week), casual position with no benefits. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $18-20 per hour. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College invites applications for the position of Receiving Assistant in the Dining Services department. This role is essential to supporting the department's mission of providing high-quality service to a diverse campus community. The Receiving Assistant is responsible for coordinating the accurate and timely receipt, inspection, storage, and distribution of food and non-food deliveries across Dining Services. The position plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting procurement operations, and upholding safety and cleanliness standards. The ideal candidate will bring a strong work ethic, keen attention to detail, and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that values inclusion, respect, and operational excellence. Food Safety and Allergen Awareness All Dining Services employees are responsible for understanding and implementing established food safety procedures and allergen prevention protocols. Team members must actively support and respond appropriately to individuals with food allergies to ensure a safe dining experience for all community members. Employees are expected to apply the knowledge and procedures covered in mandatory training sessions in the course of their daily duties. Maintaining these safety standards is essential to protect the health and well-being of our students, guests, and colleagues. Summary of Responsibilities: Receiving & Inventory Management -Accept and inspect all incoming deliveries, verifying accuracy, temperature compliance, and product integrity to minimize loss, spoilage and damage -Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of storage areas for perishable and non-perishable items. -Assist with monthly inventory of over 1,500 stock items -Handle inventory in a manner consistent with allergen awareness and safe food handling best practices Storage & Distribution -Accurately label and organize received goods into designated storage areas -Collaborate with kitchen and production staff to ensure timely delivery of items to appropriate locations across campus using the refrigerated truck or vans -Manage daily product transfers and deliveries to various dining venues across campus -Maintain FIFO (First In, First Out) rotation to ensure freshness and minimize waste Facilities Organization & Maintenance -Ensure the cleanliness, organization, and safety of all storage areas, including walk-ins, freezers, the loading dock, garbage, and recycling spaces -Operate equipment such as pallet jacks and cardboard balers safely and effectively -Follow and model food safety and sanitation procedures Communication -Regularly monitor Amherst College email for updates from procurement and receiving teams and broader college communications Qualifications: Required
Preferred
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