Food Service Worker

Job Details

General Labor

Food Service Worker Rochester, NY Posted: 9/22/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

27068

Job Category:

General Labor

Position Type:

Contract/W-2

Food Service Worker - University of Rochester

Location: Rochester, NY

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Datrose is hiring Food Service Workers to support food service operations at the University of Rochester.

If you enjoy working with people, staying busy, and being part of a team, this is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced university and healthcare environment. Food Service Workers help keep daily food service operations running smoothly by preparing and serving food, maintaining clean and sanitary work areas, and providing courteous service to patients, customers, visitors, and staff.

What You''ll Do

As a Food Service Worker, your responsibilities may include:

• Set up food and beverage stations for service
• Serve food according to established portioning and service standards
• Assist with basic food preparation, including salads, desserts, vegetables, beverages, and other items
• Portion, wrap, label, rotate, and properly store food
• Set up and maintain condiment, beverage, salad, dessert, and hot food areas
• Prepare patient trays and check trays for accuracy before delivery
• Replenish food, beverages, condiments, and supplies as needed
• Clean and sanitize tables, counters, equipment, utensils, carts, and food preparation areas
• Operate equipment such as dishwashers, microwaves, grills, toasters, beverage dispensers, food carts, and related food service equipment
• Push or pull food carts and transporters as needed
• Follow established sanitation, food safety, housekeeping, and workplace safety procedures
• Report equipment or safety concerns to your supervisor
• Occasionally assist as a cashier, including handling payments and making change
• Assist with other food service duties as needed

What We''re Looking For

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Professional and courteous when interacting with patients, customers, visitors, and coworkers
• Willingness to maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety
• Ability to work in a busy food service environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a great opportunity to gain experience working within the University of Rochester environment while earning $18.00 per hour. We are looking for dependable individuals who take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a team.

Interested?

Apply directly through Datrose:

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, disability, or other non-merit-based factors.

This job description reflects typical duties and responsibilities and does not limit management''s ability to assign additional duties as needed.

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Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No

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