Junior Waitstaff

Location: Mount Holyoke College – Main Campus

Job no:
R-0000003132

Position
Title:

Junior Waitstaff

Faculty or Staff:
Staff

Full Time or Part Time:
Part
time

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

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:
$18.00
Rate of pay
commensurate with experience

Start Date:
04/01/2026

Job Description:

The Willits-Hallowell Center and
Events Services Department is seeking Junior Waitstaff to provide quality service to all guests of Mount Holyoke College. Those in this role
are responsible for quality, timely, courteous, and efficient service to guests, adhering to the standards established by
management.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Set up, serve, and clean both on-premise and off-premise
  functions.
• Lift and carry trays weighing up to 30 pounds to and from dining areas.
• Set up, refresh, and service meeting
  rooms with refreshments and linens as needed.
• Clean up at the conclusion of meetings and events.
• Occasional assistance in
  setting up function rooms, which involves moving tables and chairs, either within a room or to another location.
• Pack, load, and
  unload Catering vehicles.
• Work independently, exercise sound judgment, and exhibit initiative in performing daily
  duties.
• Complete opening and closing shift side work.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean and organized.
• Communicate
  effectively with guests and co-workers.
• Read and interpret event orders to determine set-up, service needs, and other duties the
  manager assigns.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong written and oral communication skills, with a sound understanding
  of the English language.
• Ability to maintain an extraordinarily positive attitude towards others, especially when dealing with
  students and the public.
• Must be cooperative and willing to work with others.
• Maintain a high level of
  professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills are desirable.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 30 lbs. without aid.
• Ability to routinely lift, bend, twist and stand for the majority of up to an
  8-hour shift.

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.

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