Lead Food Service Worker S04, Cornell Dining - Multiple Positions Available

About the role

The SO-04 Lead Food Service Worker plays a crucial role within Cornell Dining, supporting the mission of nourishing the future. This position involves serving as a role model, assisting with food preparation, delivery, and presentation, coordinating work assignments, and ensuring operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Interact directly with customers and serve as a role model for other staff members.
• Assist with the coordination of work assignments, including preparing, presenting, and/or serving various food items at different stations.
• Process sales transactions, ensuring security procedures are followed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organize assigned areas.
• Ensure portion control and assist in maintaining production sheets.
• Maintain sanitary and HACCP standards, including adherence to temperature and safety protocols.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years of relevant experience in food service, barista, or cash handling.
• Basic proficiency in English, including reading, writing, math, and verbal communication.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and perform tasks requiring reaching, standing, squatting, bending, and repetitive motions.
• Comfortable with temperature changes, environmental impacts, and kitchen equipment.
• Proficient in knife skills and able to demonstrate these skills during the interview process.

Qualifications

• Additional education and experience preferred, including higher education food service or related restaurant experience.
• Knowledge of proper sanitation and HACCP procedures helpful.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Skills

This role requires strong customer-service skills, flexibility, effective interpersonal and communication abilities, and a commitment to learning and instructing others.

Benefits

Cornell Dining offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The starting rate of pay is listed in the collective bargaining agreement and starts at $24.55 per hour.

Schedule

The position may require regular evening, weekend, and holiday hours, with potential seasonal lay-offs. The exact schedule will be determined based on business needs.

Application

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with an anticipated start date of August 10, 2026. Interested candidates should apply online and submit a resume/CV along with a cover letter.

Contact Information

Contact Jana English at jb853@cornell.edu for more information or to apply.