Dish Machine Operator S02, Nolan Food Labs

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dish Machine Operator S02 at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, maintains dish washing operations, operates a dishwasher, and supports department tasks to ensure smooth service. The role requires compliance with health codes, safety practices, and flexible scheduling.

The position emphasizes belonging and collaborative work across staff and students, with opportunities to train assistants and contribute to meal service while learning culinary processes.

Qualifications

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Ability to collaborate with students, faculty, staff and community.
• Basic reading and writing skills; High School education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down the steward station nightly for the ala carte restaurant.
• Assist with student meals, food prep, and product handling.
• Train part-time DMO assistant and guide students in the DMO area.
• Prepare and set up student/staff meals.
• Instruct students on dish machine use and waste sorting.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Dish machine operation

Job description

The SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University unites three top-ranked schools to offer a comprehensive business education. Its mission is to transcend traditional business boundaries, transforming critical thinking into practical solutions. The college's vision is to inspire leaders to build sustainable, shared prosperity. Core values include excellence, inclusion, engagement, community, and impact, which guide all programs and initiatives. Together, these elements drive the college's commitment to positively impacting society and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

The Peter and Stephanie Nolan College of Hotel Administration at Cornell University is renowned for its pioneering hospitality education. Its mission is to cultivate leaders who excel in the hospitality industry through a blend of business acumen and innovative thinking. The college values excellence, community, and a commitment to shaping the future of hospitality.

Position Summary

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

A Dish Machine Operator (DMO) is responsible for maintaining dish washer operations in the outlet. A DMO operates a dishwasher and other cleaning equipment in a safe manner and follows drying and storage health code guidelines. The DMO may support a variety of departmental functions including routine cleaning projects, material organization, or equipment preparation. A DMO may also assist in the transportation of materials throughout the department. Work schedules are variable based on business needs and may require night, weekend, or holiday availability.

General Duties Include

• Setting up and breaking down the steward station nightly in support of the ala carte restaurant and transporting tableware from room 278 to the food lab dish area.
• Assistance with student meals, food preparation, student work stations, and product handling are necessary.
• The DMO must be able to train the part time DMO assistant and provide direction to students when interacting with the DMO department.
• Preparation and set‑up of student/staff meal
• Instructing students on how to utilize the dish machine area and organize and maintain the trash, compost and recycle bins
• Instructing students with culinary techniques within assigned stations

Required Qualifications

• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• High School education or GED preferred, basic reading and writing skills.
• Walking and standing 100% of the time.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, and pulling.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year experience cleaning at a hotel, restaurant, or commercial building.

This is a full‑time, on‑site position based in Ithaca, NY

Rewards And Benefits

• Cornell receives national recognition as an award‑winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: https://hr.cornell.edu/benefits-pay.
• Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/your-total-rewards.
• Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1.
• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition‑free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.

University Job Title

Dish Machine Operator S02

Job Family

United Auto Workers

Level

S02

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Range

Refer to Union Pay Rates Link Below

Remote Option Availability

Onsite

Company

Endowed

Contact Name

Lisa Rhoads

Contact Email

[e-mail]

Job Titles And Pay Ranges

Non-Union Positions

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• Prior relevant work or industry experience
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
• Unique applicable skills
• Academic Discipline

Union Positions

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about Cornell’s union wages, see Union Pay Rates.

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2026-10-13