About the role#
Dining assistants at Towers support the campus community by serving thousands of meals daily. This position offers students the opportunity to learn food service operations, gain management experience through a promotion track, and develop transferable skills such as communication, initiative, and self-advocacy. This role is open to students from various fields, including Business Administration, Communications, Human Resources, and Psychology.
What you'll do#
- Foster unique customer interactions and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Work and learn in every area of the dining operation.
- Support management staff and gain operational experience.
- Participate in cross-training to develop a versatile skill set.
What you'll need#
- Ability to work two shifts per week, totaling approximately seven hours.
- Willingness to follow direction and work as a team player.
- Interest in working in a fast-paced environment.
- Value placed on meaningful customer interactions.
Location & details#
- Location: Ithaca, New York.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $16.00 per hour.
- Schedule: Consistent shifts that remain the same from week to week.
- Employment Status: Part-time, rolling term.
About Ithaca College
Ithaca College is a private higher education institution based in New York. Founded in 1892 as a music conservatory, the school now offers over 90 majors and 70 minors across five distinct schools. It maintains a staff of 1,001 to 5,000 employees. The college emphasizes liberal arts education and provides small class sizes for its students.
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