Temporary Food Service​/Kitchen Worker, Cornell Dining

Position: 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 Top 10 Nationally Ranked Dining program, which prides itself on serving safe, high-quality, and ethnically diverse cuisine. Cornell Dining is looking for customer-focused, high-energy, inspired, and ready-to-learn individuals who have a passion for food! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Wage per hour is $17.00!

These positions will have a January 15, 2026, start date.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and learn how to:

* Prepare and present food items for a diverse customer audience.

* Maintain food standards and health codes.

* Provide excellent customer service to guests.

* Operate point-of-sale retail systems.

* Wash, organize, and stock all key items.

* Ensure unit cleanliness and maintenance standards are upheld.

All positions are part-time casual (19 hours per week or less), non-benefits eligible. Hours and schedules are flexible and may include nights and weekends. Available full-time positions can be found nell.edu/jobs

Required Qualifications

* Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills essential.

* Basic reading and English speaking skills.

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

* Ability to stand for long periods and perform various motor skills such as lifting (30+ lbs.), reaching, bending, twisting, pushing, squatting, and grasping as needed.

Students are not eligible to apply for this position. For student worker positions, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-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:

Jana English

Contact Email:

jb853

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

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* Prior relevant work or industry experience

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

* Unique applicable skills

* Academic Discipline

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