Temporary Catering & Events Assistant, Cornell Catering

If you are interested in gaining Cornell experience and participating in world-class celebrations, we encourage you to apply today. Applications will be viewed on a rolling basis and looking to hire right away!

As a division of Cornell Dining, Cornell Catering is the preferred catering service for Cornell University events and is uniquely qualified to serve the entire Cornell community and beyond. We pride ourselves on offering the finest quality cuisine and exceptional service.

Cornell Catering is currently hiring servers and bartenders to fill immediate needs! We are looking for highly motivated, outgoing, polite, engaged, service-minded individuals who care about where they work and the reputation this develops.

In this role, you may have an opportunity to:

• Maintain all Cornell Catering, Concessions, and Moakley House service standards and professional expectations

• Answer questions on menu selection

• Pass hors-d'oeuvres, replenish buffets, serve guests directly at served dinners, assist with Concessions events

• Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen

• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, china, glass, etc.

• Set up for service and break down a variety of different campus events

• Prepare and/or serve beverages upon request and standard practice

• Work with our operations team to pack, prep, and stage events

All positions are part-time casual (19 hours per week or less), non-benefits eligible. Wage per hour is $17.00!

Training is offered as well as the possibility for advancement within our organization.  Hours vary anywhere from 5-19 per week, depending on events. Actual hours will vary depending on business needs and may include working other events depending on need and candidate availability, including various hours and weekend work.  

Required Qualifications include:

• Strong customer service skills

• Demonstrated experience in being a team player, ability to juggle multiple priorities, and working in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven ability to follow directions and adhere to quality expectations and standards

• Bartenders must be 18+ years of age or older.

• Previous restaurant experience is a plus, but not a must

• Ability to stand for long periods and perform various motor skills such as lifting (50+ lbs.), reaching, bending, twisting, pushing, squatting, and grasping.

• Ability to adhere to uniform standards (black slacks, black shoes, and a plain, black, collared button-down dress shirt) and maintain a clean and professional appearance.  

• A valid driver's license is preferred, but not required.   

Students are not eligible to apply for this position. For student worker positions, please visit: https://studentemployment.cornell.edu/jobs/find-a-student-job

No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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

Company:

Contact Name:

Shawn Ruebel

Contact Email:

[email protected]

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• Unique applicable skills

• Academic Discipline

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2026-01-29