About the role#
The Dining Services Student Cook position offers an opportunity to gain professional experience within a campus dining environment. This role involves active collaboration with team members and provides on-the-job training. Employees are expected to maintain a professional appearance and perform duties that require standing and walking for the duration of the shift.
What you'll do#
- Provide exceptional customer service to ensure positive guest experiences.
- Assist in managing other students and running shifts.
- Train new student workers on kitchen operations.
- Set up and break down service lines, including managing menu items, utensils, and condiments.
- Maintain a clean and sanitized workstation according to standard operating procedures.
- Take and record food temperatures at required intervals.
- Replenish service lines from coolers, ovens, and hot boxes.
- Maintain knowledge of food items, ingredients, preparations, and allergens to assist guests.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with coworkers and management.
What you'll need#
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of sanitation and food handling procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
- This position is open to students across various majors, including Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Nutrition, Health Administration, Kinesiology, Agriculture, and Criminal Justice.
Location & details#
- Location: Ithaca, New York
- Work Modality: On-site
- Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Term: Rolling



