Cook I

Rochester Institute of Technology; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Weekly meal benefits

Campus amenities access

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology on campus dining seeks a Cook I to join our team in The Patio. This full-time, on-site role offers a consistent Monday–Friday schedule with weekends off and opportunities to grow within a university environment.

You will prepare hot and cold foods, maintain safety standards, and work with a diverse team to deliver quality meals to students, faculty, and staff. Competitive benefits and tuition assistance are available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant kitchen experience.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Washes produce and prepares hot and cold foods.
• Assists in maintaining sanitation and safe food handling.
• Prepares menu items per recipes from culinary leadership.
• Cleans cooking utensils and equipment.
• Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm with weekends off.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Food safety

Time management

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

## Cook IApply: On Campus: Rochester, NY: Full time: Posted Today: JR103158**Position Highlights****Current Anticipated Hours/Work Location:*** **Location:** The Patio* **Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm, Sat/Sun OFF*** *Work schedule may need to fluctuate based on University-wide events, and academic breaks.***Why Work for RIT Dining** RIT Dining serves thousands of students, faculty, and staff each day, creating meaningful moments across campus. As a university‐owned operation, we’re committed to delivering personalized culinary experiences while providing valuable growth opportunities for both full‐time employees and student workers. You’ll work alongside a diverse team, including students from many backgrounds—to create a welcoming, inclusive environment. Your contributions enhance the student experience as customers and support employees in building the teamwork, confidence, and real‐world skills that drive long‐term success.* **Work–Life Balance You Can Count On** Predictable schedules with added flexibility during academic breaks.* **Strong Benefits That Support You** Comprehensive health coverage, employer‐paid disability, and wellness resources.* **Grow With Us** Tuition assistance for you and your family, plus career development in a collaborative, innovative environment.* **Invest in Your Future** Competitive retirement plan with up to **8% employer match**.* **Time to Recharge** Generous PTO, 12 paid holidays, and a culture that values your well‐being.* **Meaningful Perks** Weekly meal benefits and access to campus amenities.* **A Community That Welcomes You** Inclusive, supportive teams where your contributions make a real impact. **Essential Duties & Responsibilities*** Washes produce, cuts ingredients, and prepares hot and cold foods* Ensures all food is of satisfactory quality and quantity, and is prepared, served, and stored at proper temperatures and times* Performs a variety of assigned cooking duties which may include short orders such as hamburgers, chicken, eggs, and other grill items, as well as cold foods such as items for delicatessen/salad bar and compound salads* Assists in maintaining sanitation and health and safety standards, including the proper labeling, rotation, and storage of food items* Prepares menu items according to product specifications and recipes provided by culinary leadership* Cleans and/or sanitizes cooking utensils, grills, ovens, hoods, and other kitchen equipment* Other duties as assigned **Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities*** Knowledge of culinary environments, techniques, and standards* Knowledge of allergens, food sensitivities, and dietetic restrictions* Skill in time management, organization, and multi-tasking* Ability to follow New York State, Monroe County, and university health codes as they relate to health, sanitation, and safety* Ability to deliver exceptional customer service **Minimum Education & Experience*** High School diploma or GED* 6 months of relevant experience* Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered **Job Level Overview**Operations, Administrative, Service, or Technical Support Level 1 - An entry-level role building knowledge and skills. Performs routine, well-defined, easy-to-understand tasks that can typically be learned in a short period of time. Work is performed under close supervision using clearly prescribed methods and detailed instructions. **FLSA Category**Non-Exempt**Work Location**On Campus**Compensation**$16.50 - $17.00**Application Materials**When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.Curriculum Vitae or Resume **Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.** **Additional Details**In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.