"Temporary Food Service/Kitchen Worker, Cornell Dining - Multiple Positions Available"

Get your foot in the door and start your career with Cornell Dining! Cornell Dining is a Top 10 Nationally Ranked Dining program, which prides itself on serving safe, high-quality, and ethnically diverse cuisine. Cornell Dining is looking for customer-focused, high-energy, inspired, and ready-to-learn individuals who have a passion for food! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Wage per hour is $17.00!

These positions will have a January 15, 2026, start date.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and learn how to:

• Prepare and present food items for a diverse customer audience.
• Maintain food standards and health codes.
• Provide excellent customer service to guests.
• Operate point-of-sale retail systems.
• Wash, organize, and stock all key items.
• Ensure unit cleanliness and maintenance standards are upheld.

All positions are part-time casual (19 hours per week or less), non-benefits eligible. Hours and schedules are flexible and may include nights and weekends. Available full-time positions can be found at dining.cornell.edu/jobs

Required Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills essential.
• Basic reading and English speaking skills.
• Demonstrated experience in being a team player, ability to juggle multiple priorities, and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform various motor skills such as lifting (30+ lbs.), reaching, bending, twisting, pushing, squatting, and grasping as needed.

Students are not eligible to apply for this position. For student worker positions, please visit: https://studentemployment.cornell.edu/jobs/find-a-student-job

No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

University Job Title: Temporary Food Service/Kitchen Worker

Job Family: Temporary Auxiliary Services

Level: No Grade - Hourly

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Remote Option Availability: Onsite