Cook I

Job Details

General Labor

Cook I Rochester, NY Posted: 7/13/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

26959

Job Category:

General Labor

Position Type:

Contract/W-2

Duration:

2 months

Shift:

8AM - 4:30PM

Tired of bouncing temp job to temp job with no stability in sight? Do you want to be valued and rewarded for your hard work? Do you want great benefits, education, cross-training opportunities and the ability to move up in one of the best employers in the area?

The selected candidates will provide dining services across the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) campus. This is a temporary to hire position that is expected to last 2 months, with strong performers becoming permanent employees.

Job description

Executes hot and/or cold food preparation in RIT Dining locations. Cooks routine short orders and/or prepares cold food items for delicatessen/salad bar. Ensures quality food preparation, safety, sanitation, and customer service.

Major Responsibilities

• Cooks short orders such as hamburgers, chicken, eggs, and other grill items as well as prepare cold food items such as items for delicatessen/salad bar and compound salads.
• Prepares menu items according to production specification and recipes from menu management database.
• Washes, cuts, and prepares hot and cold foods.
• Ensures all prepared food is satisfactory in quality and quantity prepared, and served and stored at proper temperatures and times.
• Assist in training and supervising students on all food procedures for both front and back of the house of operation and on proper use, cleaning, and sanitization of equipment.
• Assists in maintaining proper labeling, rotation, and storage of food items.
• Cleans cooking utensils, grills, ovens, hoods, and other kitchen equipment.
• Maintains sanitation and health and safety standards. Serve as a good example for proper sanitation,cleaning and personal hygiene.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 6 months of experience in a high volume restaurant, country club, or institutional setting.
• Servsafe certified or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Must successfully complete Cook I Food culinary skills test.
• Potential to be hired as a RIT employee. If hired as a RIT employee, benefits include: paid time off, health insurance, retirement savings plan, free tuition, and more!
• Opportunities for career advancement
• An opportunity to work at a highly respected educational institution that promotes high-performers from within
• A fast paced, professional workplace with a very cohesive and experienced team

Shift: 8 am to 4:30 pm

Pay Rate: $16 per hour

Contract Length: 2 Months

This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual.

If interested in exploring this great opportunity, please apply directly at https://search10.smartsearchonline.com/datrose/jobs/

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Datrose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, status as a parent, age, protected veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, status as a qualified individual with disability, or other non-merit-based factors.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Datrose does not sponsor employment visas.

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Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No

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