Opportunities & Employment

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with the Culinary Manger to ensure that all Touchstone culinary needs are met, assisting the Culinary Manager with food preparation, meal setup, cleanup, and service.
• Adhere to all sanitation guidelines
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Report any breakdowns in equipment, accidents, or breakages to the Culinary Manager.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ideal candidate will have Food Handler Certification
• Able to work in a fast paced, team environment
• Positive and upbeat attitude and demeanor
• Organized and reliable
• Prioritizes and works efficiently with limited supervision
• Recognizes and resolves problems quickly and efficiently
• Clean, with good hygiene habits
• Communicates effectively
• Able to perform all duties in a hot and humid environment

Physical Demands:
Employee must occasionally lift, reach, and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Touchstone’s general campus is rural, with uneven terrain.

Compensation:

Compensation discussions are a part of the interviewing process, but hourly rate range is $11-$16/hour and will be adjusted based on one’s experience and skills. Housing and studio access negotiable.

To Apply:
The position will remain open until filled.  We would like this position to start approximately June 1, 2023. To apply, send a letter of interest, resumé, and contact information for two references to: info@touchstonecrafts.org
Please put ‘Kitchen Steward’ as subject line.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. This job description describes the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job. Job descriptions do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Excellent social, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills
• Must be reliable, punctual, and adaptable
• Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively
• Must be able to juggle multiple assignments simultaneously, with attention to details and follow-through in all tasks
• Willingness to learn/ability to use a multi-line phone system and computer/sales software; knowledge of ACTIVE and Square is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to handle cash, check, and credit card transactions

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year customer service experience
• Experience in a gallery or in an arts/cultural setting a plus
• Ability to work weekends regularly and occasional evenings
• The following PA Act 153 clearances are required for employment at Touchstone: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Background Check. Clearances may be submitted if currently valid or obtainment will be completed as part of the new hire process
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Welcomes, orients, and assists all programming/event participants and visitors
• Demonstrates commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts of the organization
• Understands and explains the basic aspects of the organization’s operations, programming, and history to answer participant/visitor questions; have basic knowledge of Fayette County and local amenities
• Initiates and completes registration and sales transactions quickly and accurately
• Carries out check-in/out processes with workshop and date night participants
• Assists in monitoring artworks, maintaining inventories, and keeping marketing materials (displays, catalogs, rack cards, etc.) stocked
• Maintains an organized and clean working environment; follows daily tidying and security routines when opening and closing the lodge and galleries
• Maintains the visual appeal of campus common areas by maintaining planters, hanging baskets, clean cigarette receptacles, porch areas, etc.
• Assesses, determines, and facilitates/coordinates hospitality needs and duties
• Inventories, tracks, and stocks hospitality items
• Prepares linen packages; may help with linen laundry service drop/pick-up
• Responds to participant and guest issues as they arise and communicates need-to-know information with other staff members
• Other duties or special projects as assigned

Note: The above position description reflects the essential functions and qualifications necessary and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent. The description does not constitute an employment contract and does not alter the at-will relationship between Touchstone and the employee.