Per Diem Kitchen Staff- AM Hours

TES Staffing; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plans

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

TES Staffing is seeking motivated Per Diem Kitchen Staff Workers to join Rochester’s prominent dining team for the current 2026 fall semester. Scheduling is extremely flexible and the role offers a chance to gain hands-on kitchen experience in a fast-paced campus setting.

The position pays $18.00/hr with weekly payroll and a contract-to-hire path. Shifts start as early as 6:00 AM, with on-site work and full benefits if converted to permanent employment including healthcare, tuition

Qualifications

• 1 year of recent experience in food service, dietary, or related field.
• 18 years or older.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, stand for 8hrs, and bend.
• Background check required after hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepping fresh ingredients and scratch cooking.
• Serving and restocking meals for students.
• Dish room support, table clearing, and light janitorial work.
• Deep cleaning projects to keep everything spotless.
• Following food safety protocols and keeping a clean workspace.
• Providing friendly customer service and assisting students with dietary needs.

Skills

Food service experience

Team player

Reliability

Job description

TES Staffing is seeking motivated Per Diem Kitchen Staff Workers to join one of Rochester’s largest organizations for the current 2026 fall semester. Whether you’re looking to build hands‑on kitchen experience or you already thrive in fast‑paced food service environments, this is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic dining team during a busy and exciting semester. Scheduling is extremely flexible!

Pay Rate

$18.00/hr, weekly payroll

Scheduling

day‑to‑day and on‑call. We are looking for individuals with morning availability, as early as 6:00 AM.

Contract to hire opportunity, full benefits offered if taken on permanently! This includes employer paid healthcare, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plans, etc.

What You’ll Do:

No two days are the same! You’ll be providing relief coverage and rotating through key areas of the kitchen including cooking, dishwashing, food prep, and serving. Job expectations include:

• Prepping fresh ingredients and scratch cooking
• Serving and restocking meals for students
• Dish room support, table clearing, and light janitorial work
• Deep cleaning projects to keep everything spotless
• Following food safety protocols and keeping a clean workspace
• Providing friendly customer service and assisting students with dietary needs

What We’re Looking For:

• 1 year of recent experience in food service, dietary, or related field
• 18 years or older
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, stand for 8hrs, and bend.
• Reliable, punctual, and a team playerComfortable following instructions and working independently

*Background check required after hire but does not disqualify eligible applicants.

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