Shift Lead

RIT Dining serves thousands of students, faculty, and staff each day, creating meaningful moments across campus. As a university-owned operation, we're committed to delivering personalized culinary experiences while providing valuable growth opportunities for both full-time employees and student workers.

Why Work for RIT Dining

• Work alongside a diverse team, including students from many backgrounds, to create a welcoming, inclusive environment.
• Your contributions enhance the student experience as customers and support employees in building teamwork, confidence, and real-world skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, employer-paid disability, and wellness resources.
• Tuition assistance for you and your family, plus career development in a collaborative, innovative environment.
• Competitive retirement plan with up to 8% employer match.
• Generous PTO, 12 paid holidays, and a culture that values your well-being.
• Weekly meal benefits and access to campus amenities.
• Inclusive, supportive teams where your contributions make a real impact.

Schedule

Current anticipated work schedule:

• Sun: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Mon/Tue: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Wed/Thu: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Fri/Sat: OFF

Work schedule may fluctuate based on university-wide events and academic breaks.

Responsibilities

• Wash and prepare various foods for cooking or serving.
• Follow all established quality control, portioning, and customer service standards.
• Provide excellent service in a friendly, sincere, and courteous manner.
• Clean dishware, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans using dishwashers or by hand.
• Ensure proper sorting and storage of dishware, flatware, trays, utensils, or cooking equipment.
• Receive and store supplies.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• 3 years of related experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Knowledge of food service production and service techniques and standards.
• Knowledge of food sanitation and safety standards and protocols.
• Skill in time management, organization, and multi-tasking in high-volume environments.
• Skill in verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to obtain food safety/sanitation certifications required of the position.

Pay

$19.50 - $22.00 per hour.

Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.