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

Cornell University

Last Updated: 4/9/2026 4:23:01 AM

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Current Days Open
311
Reqs Seen
3
Current Min Salary
$17.00 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$17.00 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
204.5
First Seen
1/10/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$17.00 (Hourly)
8/21/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$17.00 (Hourly)
8/21/2026

Full Job Description

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 an August 18, 2025 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 at dining.cornell.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: 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: Jana English 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 Cornells 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 Cornells union wages, see Union Pay Rates. Current Employees: If you currently work at Cornell University, please exit this website and log in to Workday using your Net ID and password. Select the Career icon on your Home dashboard to view jobs at Cornell. Online Submission Guidelines: Most positions at Cornell will require you to apply online and submit both a resume/CV and cover letter. You can upload documents either by dragging and dropping them into the dropbox or by using the upload icon on the application page. For more detailed instructions on how to apply to a job at Cornell, visit How We Hire on the HR website. Employment Assistance: For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or email mycareer@cornell.edu. If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell University's Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at accommodations@cornell.edu. Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also request an appointment to use a dedicated workstation in the Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment, at the Ithaca campus, by emailing mycareer@cornell.edu. Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant. EEO Statement: Cornell welcomes 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 individuals 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 seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage 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 (VEVRRA) 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. 2025-06-02 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. We offer a rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of personal life, including employee wellness, workshops, childcare and adoption assistance, parental leave and flexible work options.

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