Join one of the nation's premier collegiate dining programs and gain valuable hands-on experience while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with anticipated start dates beginning in August.
Hourly Rate: $17.00 per hour
Schedule: Variable based on availability, business needs, and work performance; shifts may include evenings and weekends.
In This Role, You Will Have the Opportunity To:
- Prepare and present food items for a diverse customer population.
- Provide exceptional customer service to guests and members of the Cornell community.
- Operate point-of-sale systems and assist customers with transactions.
- Maintain food quality standards, food safety practices, and health code requirements.
- Wash, organize, stock, and replenish equipment, supplies, and food service items.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
- Work collaboratively with team members to support daily dining operations.
We Value Your Ability To:
- Deliver excellent customer service in a friendly and professional manner.
- Work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Follow established procedures, food safety standards, and operational guidelines.
- Demonstrate reliability, flexibility, and a willingness to learn.
Required Qualifications:
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Basic reading, writing, and verbal English communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team while managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced customer service environment.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks including lifting (30+ pounds), reaching, bending, twisting, pushing, squatting, and grasping as needed.
Previous food service or customer service experience is helpful, but not required. Training is provided.
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
Pay Range:
Refer to Posting Language
Remote Option Availability:
Onsite
Contact Name:
Jana English
Contact Email:
jb853@cornell.edu
Job Titles and Pay Ranges:
Non-Union Positions
Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
- Unique applicable skills
- Academic Discipline
EEO Statement:
Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of "... any person ... any study." No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
