Event Lead & Food Service Supervisor

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University’s Cornell Catering unit is seeking an Event Lead to assist in the preparation and presentation of foods for concessions and catered events, coordinating staff and ensuring timely service across venues.

The role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and leadership, with strong focus on health & safety standards and compliance. The position is onsite, unionized, with pay at $24.55/hour, and diverse shifts including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least one year related experience.
• Basic English reading, writing, math and verbal articulation.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs. occasionally and up to 50 lbs.; stand for long periods; tolerate temperature changes and kitchen conditions.
• Ability to foster inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination of customer orders and staff assignments for concessions and catered events; prepare and present food items at various stations.
• Maintain food standards and health codes (HACCP, NYS liquor laws) at all times.
• Operate register and process sales transactions per established procedures and security rules.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

English (basic)

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Cornell University’s Cornell Catering unit is seeking an Event Lead to assist in the preparation and presentation of foods for concessions and catered events, coordinating staff and ensuring timely service across venues.

The role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and leadership, with strong focus on health & safety standards and compliance. The position is onsite, unionized, with pay at $24.55/hour, and diverse shifts including evenings and weekends.