Temporary Dish Machine Operator. The Statler Hotel

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee wellness

Workshops

Childcare and adoption assistance

Parental leave

Flexible work options

Job summary

The Statler Hotel on Cornell University’s campus in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Temporary Dish Machine Operator to support dining operations. This onsite role operates a dishwasher and related equipment, with schedules that may include nights, weekends or holidays.

Pay rate is $19 per hour. The position is temporary, with duties including routine cleaning, material handling, and equipment prep. Standing and walking are required for long periods.

Qualifications

• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing commitment.
• Ability to build inclusive relationships with students, staff and community.
• High School education or GED preferred.
• Walking and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain dish washer operations and operate equipment safely.
• Follow health code guidelines for drying and storage.
• Assist with cleaning projects and material transportation as needed.
• May work nights, weekends, or holidays based on business needs.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion

Inclusive relationships

Reading & writing

Walking/standing

Physical reach

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Temporary Dish Machine Operator. The Statler Hotel

The SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University unites three top-ranked schools to offer a comprehensive business education. Its mission is to transcend traditional business boundaries, transforming critical thinking into practical solutions. The college's vision is to inspire leaders to build sustainable, shared prosperity. Core values include excellence, inclusion, engagement, community, and impact, which guide all programs and initiatives. Together, these elements drive the college's commitment to positively impacting society and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

The Peter and Stephanie Nolan College of Hotel Administration at Cornell University is renowned for its pioneering hospitality education. Its mission is to cultivate leaders who excel in the hospitality industry through a blend of business acumen and innovative thinking. The college values excellence, community, and a commitment to shaping the future of hospitality.

The Statler Hotel, located on Cornell University's campus, is renowned as \"the premier hotel that teaches.\" It serves as the practical hotel operations laboratory for the Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration, providing students with hands-on experience in hospitality management. The hotel combines modern elegance with the vibrant energy of campus life, offering guests a unique and immersive stay. With over 150 rooms and state-of-the-art conference facilities, it hosts numerous important events and meetings. The Statler Hotel is committed to excellence in service and hospitality education, making it a cornerstone of Cornell's hospitality program.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

A Dish Machine Operator (DMO) is responsible for maintaining dish washer operations in the outlet. A DMO operates a dishwasher and other cleaning equipment in a safe manner and follows drying and storage health code guidelines. The DMO may support a variety of departmental functions including routine cleaning projects, material organization, or equipment preparation. A DMO may also assist in the transportation of materials throughout the department. Work schedules are variable based on business needs and may require night, weekend, or holiday availability.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.


• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.


• High School education or GED preferred, basic reading and writing skills.


• Walking and standing 100% of the time.


• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, and pulling.

This is a temporary, onsite position based in Ithaca, NY

Pay Rate: $19

University Job Title: Temporary Food Service/Kitchen Worker

Job Family: Temporary Auxiliary Services

Level: No Grade - Hourly

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Range: Refer to Posting Language

Remote Option Availability: Onsite

Contact Name: Lisa Rhoads

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Cornellwelcomes 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 (including persons associated with such a person), 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 seeksjob candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds. Wehire based on merit, andencourage 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.

2026-10-14

Benefits

• employee wellness


• workshops


• childcare and adoption assistance


• parental leave


• flexible work options.

About Us

Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery and engagement. With our main campus located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell's far-flung global presence includes the medical college's campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the Cornell Tech campus located on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.