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Tufts University

General Assistant

Somerville, MA · On-site

$27.41/hr

What You'll Do The General Assistant is responsible for providing service to our internal and external customers in a variety of ways including but not limited to cleaning, ware washing, pot washing ...

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General Assistant Provide support for Mercer Political Science department faculty/staff, including simple research support such as coding, and general office duties such as distributing flyers and ...

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General Assistants are versatile employees who support the daily operations of a business or organization. Their duties can include administrative tasks, cleaning, organizing, restocking supplies, providing customer service, and assisting other staff as needed. They often work in offices, retail stores, schools, or hospitality settings, adapting to various tasks to keep the workplace running smoothly. General Assistants are valued for their flexibility, reliability, and ability to handle a wide range of responsibilities.

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Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic computer skillsHigh school diploma; familiarity with office software
Work EnvironmentVaries across industries; hands-on tasksOffice settings; administrative tasks
Employer & Industry UsageRetail, hospitality, healthcare, general servicesCorporate, government, small businesses
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level administrative rolesFrequently searched alongside general assistants for clerical duties

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General Assistant

Tufts University

Somerville, MA • On-site

$27.41/hr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Tufts University rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

103rd of 631 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Overview
This role is an academic year, 25 hour per week position.
Shift: Sunday & Monday Off, Tuesday-Saturday: 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM.
Tufts Dining is a self-operated food service provider managing a comprehensive collegiate dining program on the Tufts University Medford/Somerville and SMFA/Fenway campus, delivering high quality, contemporary and innovative food, and hospitality services to meet the various needs of students, staff, faculty, administrators, and visitors in a fiscally responsible manner. Our team provides a progressive resident dining program as well as innovative retail services, and a distinctive university catering program serving a campus community comprised of 6500 undergraduates, 2100 graduate students, and 2300 staff, faculty and administrators.
Dining Centers and Catering are open 7 days a week. Working weekends, evenings, and holidays will be expected.
What You'll Do
The General Assistant is responsible for providing service to our internal and external customers in a variety of ways including but not limited to cleaning, ware washing, pot washing, dish room, stocking, sweeping, mopping and the overall upkeep and sanitation and housekeeping of the unit.
  • The General Assistant washes pots, pans, utensils, air dry, and puts them away in their designated areas for use.
  • The General Assistant is responsible for correctly using cleaning and sanitizing agents while also ensuring the water is at the proper temperature.
  • The General Assistant keeps the unit mop-sink and custodial rooms organized and clean.
  • The General Assistant assists management's efforts to keep equipment, props and all supplies in their designated storage areas.
  • The General Assistant assists in moving equipment on and off dining vehicles in and outside of the Unit.
  • The General Assistant follows all established procedures for cleaning small-wares and equipment.
  • The General Assistant is also responsible for ensuring the proper disposal of trash, recycling, composting, and upkeeping of storage bins/barrels and containers.
  • The General Assistant may also be asked to assist with basic kitchen tasks.
  • The General Assistant may at times need to provide support and assistance to assigned helpers.
  • The General Assistant must demonstrate the ability to work under periods of fast-pace and high pressure.
    • All employees are responsible for punching in and out in accordance with their schedule, department policy and standards.
    • All employees must be given permission from a manager to punch in early or stay past their schedule "out time."
    • All employees must adhere to posted schedules.
    • In accordance with the CBA, schedules will be posted 14 days (excludes catering) in advance.
    • Time off requests must follow proper procedure and may be approved or denied in accordance with department business needs.
    • No requests will be honored for Senior Week, Holidays, Alumni Weekend, Commencement, Orientation, Matriculation, or Special Events during the Academic Year.

What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements:
  • Must be able to speak and understand the English language.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • The qualified person must be flexible and willing to learn and executing various jobs as needed.
  • The successful individual must enjoy a high degree of customer (internal, external) contact and have a friendly and helpful attitude.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED

The pay rate for this position is $27.41 / hour.

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