Assistant for Chem 100, Molecular Gastronomy; Food Festival

Assistant for Chem 100, Molecular Gastronomy; Food Festival

Amherst Campus
Part Time
JR5649

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 Assistant for Chem 100, Molecular Gastronomy position. The Assistant for Chem 100, Molecular Gastronomy is a part-time, casual position with no benefits, starting at $17.00/hr - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.

The Assistant for Chem 100, Molecular Gastronomy in consultation with Professor O'Hara, helps with the successful running of the laboratory component of the class, which runs in three sections, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week for thirteen weeks starting January 27 and ending at the close of the week of April 27. A final week of May 4 will be devoted to clean up and stowing of CHEM 100 supplies and deep cleaning of the kitchen. Total of 100 hours. Reliable transportation is required to perform the following duties.

• In consultation with the instructors, each week, the assistant will order supplies from dining services in preparation for the lab experiment to be done the next week. These orders must be placed with Dining Services by Monday one week in advance of the lab.
  
• In consultation with the instructors, each week, the lab space in Ford Hall needs to be set-up before the Tuesday first lab section. Given that we have the space Monday evening to Thursday evening, this needs to be done Monday evening. Teaching assistants and instructors will also contribute to this set-up.
  
• Six times in the semester, specialty ingredients need to have been purchased or ordered from dining services for the food challenges and be in-house before the Tuesday afternoon lab.
  
• Additional hours will be necessary during the weeks of April 20 and 27, to help support the procurement of foods for the student final project for Chemistry 100, Molecular Gastronomy and Food Science. From Test Tubes to Taste Buds.
  
• Final clean-up and stowing of CHEM 100 equipment
  

Summary of Responsibilities:

Event Support

• Procure supplies and groceries for the student recipes.
  
• Assist in the set-up of the event.
  
• Assemble and arrange for efficient distribution of stock and specialty ingredients for each group.
  
• Assist with the planning of supplies for the final projects for each student group.
  
• Collaborate with instructors in the end of semester clean-up of the space.
  

Qualifications:

Required

• High school degree or equivalent.
  
• Valid Driver's License and successful credentialing is required to operate college vehicles.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively.
  
• Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community.
  

Preferred

• Food service experience a plus.
  

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and the names of three professional references online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.


To apply, visit https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Assistant-for-Chem-100--Molecular-Gastronomy--Food-Festival_JR5649


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