Food Service Worker S02, Cornell Dining - Multiple Positions Available

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University is seeking a Food Service Worker for its dining services, responsible for preparing and serving cold food items and beverages. The role involves direct customer interaction, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with health codes.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and relevant experience, with a pay rate of $23.47 per hour. This position requires flexibility in work hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant food service, barista, or cash handling experience.
• Basic proficiency in English (reading, writing, math, verbal).
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs. and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of cold food and beverage items for dining rooms, cafes, and coffee houses.
• Interact directly with customers and maintain cleanliness of stations.
• Process sales transactions using cash, check, credit, and meal plan cards.

Skills

Customer Interaction

Food Preparation

Basic Math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Service Worker S02 – Cornell Dining

Under close supervision, the Food Service Worker prepares and serves a variety of cold food items and beverages for customers across multiple dining stations.

Key Responsibilities

• Interact directly with customers and work in an open kitchen environment.
• Prepare a wide variety of cold food and beverage items for dining rooms, cafes, and coffee houses.
• Operate standard and advanced kitchen equipment.
• Follow scaled recipes to ensure menu and recipe standards.
• Maintain cleanliness, stock levels, and organization of assigned stations.
• Assist with portion control and record production on worksheets.
• Process sales transactions – cash, check, credit, and meal plan cards.
• Ensure compliance with sanitary, HACCP, and NY State Health codes.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant food service, barista, or cash handling experience.
• Basic proficiency in English (reading, writing, math, verbal).
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs., reach overhead, stand for long periods, squat, bend, and perform repetitive motions.
• Comfortable working in environments with temperature changes, heat, steam, smoke, and slippery floors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional education or experience in food service/production kitchens.
• Knowledge of sanitation, HACCP procedures, and ServSafe Certification.

Work Hours

May require regular evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Daily tasks, locations, and schedules may change.

Union and Pay

This position is part of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. Current rate of pay is $23.47 per hour, as set in the collective bargaining agreement.

Posting and Application

Posting is for multiple positions across Dining with various schedules. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. No relocation assistance or visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Contact Information

Contact: Jana English, [e-mail]

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, 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.