Kitchen Lab Aide & Stewarding Specialist (Onsite)

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Generous retirement contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, is seeking a Food Service Worker S03 for on-site duties in a dynamic campus kitchen environment. The role involves lab support, food preparation, and maintaining cleanliness across kitchen labs and stewarding areas.

Responsibilities include assisting instructors, equipment and supplies upkeep, and possible night/weekend/holiday shifts. This is a full-time, on-site position with union and pay-range discussions through established channels.

Qualifications

• Experience or demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Ability to build inclusive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community.
• High School education or GED preferred; basic reading and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of kitchen labs and stewarding areas.
• Assist instructors with food prep and lab setup/breakdown; maintain fryers and supplies.
• Complete scheduled deep cleaning and lab support tasks; prepare wine kits and linen deliveries.
• Flexible schedules, may require night, weekend, or holiday availability.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion

Interpersonal communication

Reading & writing (basic)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, is seeking a Food Service Worker S03 for on-site duties in a dynamic campus kitchen environment. The role involves lab support, food preparation, and maintaining cleanliness across kitchen labs and stewarding areas.

Responsibilities include assisting instructors, equipment and supplies upkeep, and possible night/weekend/holiday shifts. This is a full-time, on-site position with union and pay-range discussions through established channels.