Temporary Employee - Campus Catering – Hourly

Syracuse University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse University Campus Dining is seeking energetic, motivated people to join our Campus Catering team for on call/temporary work supporting events on campus. If you thrive in a lively, team-oriented environment you will be part of the action and gain hands-on experience in event dining.

Position is on campus with regular in-person presence; evening and weekend availability is required. Pay is $17 per hour, non-exempt, with opportunities to learn food service operations and customer service

Qualifications

• The ability to read, write, count, and follow instructions.
• The ability to communicate well with the public.
• Follow instructions and established procedures to perform duties.
• Must attend all required training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service at campus events.
• Assist with food and beverage service, including serving and bartending.
• Maintain cleanliness and food-safety standards.
• Collaborate with culinary, operations, and admin teams to support events.
• Assist with catering setup, service, and breakdown.
• Provide service to students, guests, and event attendees.
• Support daily operations as needed.
• Follow university safety policies and procedures.
• Evening and weekend availability required.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Public communication

Procedures following

Training attendance

Job description

Temporary Employee - Campus Catering – Hourly

Job Title Temporary Employee - Campus Catering – Hourly

Location

Campus

Commitment to On-Campus Experience

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range

Pay Range $17.00 per hour

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level 00

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-exempt

Hours

Hours will vary based on position, shift, and operational needs.

Evening and weekend availability required.

Job Type

Job Type Temporary

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

Job Description

Syracuse University Campus Dining is looking for energetic, motivated people to join our Campus Catering team for on call/temporary roles supporting events on campus. If you thrive in a lively, team-oriented environment and love being part of the action,

Skills and Knowledge

• The ability to read, write, count, and follow instructions.
• The ability to communicate well with the public
• Follow instructions and established procedures to perform duties.
• Must attend all required training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service to guests at campus functions.
• Assist with food and beverage service, including serving, running food, bartending, and guest support.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (culinary, operations logistics, and administration) to support event and dining success.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support dining, catering, and event operations.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, guests, and event attendees.
• Assist with catering setup, service, and breakdown.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work area.
• Support supervisors and managers with daily operations.
• Follow all food safety, workplace safety, and university policies.
• Evening and weekend availability required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to repeatedly lift at least 45 lbs. to waist height or higher.
• Must be able to walk/stand for several hours at a time throughout the shift.
• Must be able to perform extensive bending and flexing at the waist.
• Must be able to repeatedly rotate (twist and turn) head and torso.
• Must be able to frequently and repeatedly squat or stoop to the ground as necessary to complete tasks.
• Must be able to reach arms overhead.
• May be exposed to products used for cleaning and maintenance of the facility.

Tools/Equipment

Specifics will be based on job duties.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community

Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.

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