Food Services Worker

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York; Queensborough (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

RFCUNY is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker at Queensborough Community College to deliver friendly service, operate serving lines, and support daily dining operations. You will greet customers, serve food and beverages, and maintain clean dining areas in compliance with food safety standards.

You will assist with setup and breakdown, restock stations, handle payments, and support kitchen tasks as needed, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, or weekends, and a focus on

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food service, customer service, or cafeteria operations is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow directions accurately.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move up to 25 lbs.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well in a team setting.
• Food Protection Certificate (FPC) required.
• High school diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist students, faculty, staff, and guests in a courteous and professional manner.
• Serve food and beverages quickly and efficiently while following portion and quality guidelines.
• Operate cash registers, handle payments, and provide accurate change when assigned.
• Restock serving lines, condiment stations, and beverage areas as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of service counters, dining areas, and equipment.
• Assist in setup and breakdown of service areas during meal periods and campus events.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health code requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dining Services Supervisor or Manager.
• Support kitchen as needed, including light food prep.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Communication

Sanitation knowledge

Lift 25 lbs

Food Protection Certificate (FPC)

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY). The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries. We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.

Primary Location:

QUEENSBOROUGH C. C. Bargaining Unit: No

Position Summary:

The Food Service Worker plays a vital role in providing excellent customer service and supporting the daily operations of the Queensborough Community College Food Services. This part‑time position is responsible for serving food, assisting customers, maintaining a clean dining environment, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist students, faculty, staff, and guests in a courteous and professional manner.
• Serve food and beverages quickly and efficiently while following portion and quality guidelines.
• Operate cash registers, handle payments, and provide accurate change when assigned.
• Restock serving lines, condiment stations, and beverage areas as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of service counters, dining areas, and equipment.
• Assist in setup and breakdown of service areas during meal periods and campus events.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health code requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dining Services Supervisor or Manager.
• Support kitchen as needed, including light food prep.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in food service, customer service, or cafeteria operations is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow directions accurately.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move up to 25 lbs.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well in a team setting.
• Food Protection Certificate (FPC) required.
• High school diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Work Schedule:

• Part‑time position; must be available for shifts during food services operating hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, or weekends.

Pay Range:

$18 to $18 per hour

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post‑award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post‑award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub‑awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub‑awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.