Non Food Handler-Schine Student Center

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, a diversely unique community, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, Syracuse offers a quintessential college experience with more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and a global footprint.

About the Syracuse Area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city in Central New York with a metro-area population of approximately 500,000. The region offers a low cost of living, diverse cultural and recreational opportunities—including parks, museums, festivals, professional theater, premier shopping, and seasonal activities like water skiing, snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring historic sites, visiting Finger Lakes wineries, and biking along the Erie Canal.

Responsibilities

• Load and operate a dishwashing machine.
• Remove and store washed dishes, glasses, cups, silverware, etc.
• Wash pots, pans, and cooking utensils.
• Mop floors, wash walls, windows, cabinets, shelves, equipment, locker rooms, and bathroom areas.
• Clear and clean tables and dispose of trash and garbage.
• Observe safety and health regulations and maintain high standards of sanitation.
• May move materials into and out of storage areas.
• May fill milk and beverage dispensers and replenish as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Ability to record temperatures on dish machines, freezers, and other equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Standing and/or walking 85% – 100% of the shift.
• Frequent bending at the waist; able to bend below the knee.
• Twisting and bending of head and torso.
• Full range of arm movement (extension, twisting, bending of arm and shoulder, reaching overhead, wiping, etc.).
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs from the floor to waist height.
• Able to lift up to 20 lbs overhead.
• Able to lift and carry up to 20 – 30 lbs for a distance of up to 10 feet.
• Repetitive wrist movement (e.g., wiping, scrubbing).
• Frequently work in conditions of extreme heat.
• Ability to push and pull up to 250 lbs.
• Exposure to and handling of solvents, cleaning products, organic waste, and dust.

Tools/Equipment

• Dishwashing machine
• Buffer
• Vacuum cleaner
• Mops and brooms

Note: Other Non-Food Handler positions may be available at different locations and shifts. After applying, you may return to the site to view additional openings.