Temporary Food Service/Kitchen Worker, Cornell Dining - Multiple Positions Available

Get Your Foot in the Door and Start Your Career with Cornell Dining!

Cornell Dining is a nationally recognized Top 10 Dining Program that prides itself on providing safe, high-quality, and culturally diverse cuisine to the Cornell community. We are looking for customer-focused, energetic, and motivated individuals who are eager to learn and have a passion for food and hospitality.

Join one of the nation's premier collegiate dining programs and gain valuable hands-on experience while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with anticipated start dates beginning in August.

Hourly Rate: $17.00 per hour

Schedule: Variable based on availability, business needs, and work performance; shifts may include evenings and weekends.

All positions are part-time casual (19 hours per week or less), non-benefits eligible. Flexible scheduling is available. Full-time opportunities can be found at dining.cornell.edu/jobs.

In This Role, You Will Have the Opportunity To:

• Prepare and present food items for a diverse customer population.

• Provide exceptional customer service to guests and members of the Cornell community.

• Operate point-of-sale systems and assist customers with transactions.

• Maintain food quality standards, food safety practices, and health code requirements.

• Wash, organize, stock, and replenish equipment, supplies, and food service items.

• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.

• Work collaboratively with team members to support daily dining operations.

We Value Your Ability To:

• Deliver excellent customer service in a friendly and professional manner.

• Work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

• Follow established procedures, food safety standards, and operational guidelines.

• Demonstrate reliability, flexibility, and a willingness to learn.

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Basic reading, writing, and verbal English communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team while managing multiple priorities.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced customer service environment.

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks including lifting (30+ pounds), reaching, bending, twisting, pushing, squatting, and grasping as needed.

Previous food service or customer service experience is helpful, but not required. Training is provided.

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

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

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:

Jana English

Contact Email:

[email protected]

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

Non-Union Positions

Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position

• Unique applicable skills

• Academic Discipline

To learn more about Cornell’s non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see Career Navigator.

Union Positions

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about Cornell’s union wages, see Union Pay Rates.

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2026-07-01