• Rochester, New York
  • $18–$19.75 Per Hour
4 days ago

Job Description

Why Work for RIT Dining

RIT Dining serves thousands of students, faculty, and staff each day, creating meaningful moments across campus. As auniversity‑ownedoperation,we’recommitted to delivering personalized culinary experiences whileprovidingvaluable growth opportunities for bothfull‑timeemployees and student workers.You’llwork 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 the teamwork, confidence, andreal‑worldskills that drivelong‑termsuccess.

  • Work–Life Balance You Can Count OnPredictable schedules with added flexibility during academic breaks.

  • Strong Benefits That Support YouComprehensive health coverage,employer‑paiddisability, and wellness resources.

  • Grow With UsTuitionassistancefor you and your family, plus career development in a collaborative, innovative environment.

  • Invest in Your FutureCompetitive retirement plan with up to8% employer match.

  • Time to RechargeGenerous PTO, 12 paid holidays, and a culture that values yourwell‑being.

  • Meaningful PerksWeekly meal benefits and access to campus amenities.

  • A Community That Welcomes YouInclusive, supportive teams where your contributions make a real impact.

Current Anticipated Hours/Work Location:

  • Location: The Commons

  • Work Schedule: Fri-Mon 10am-8:30pm

  • Workschedulemayneed tofluctuate based onUniversity-wide events,andacademicbreaks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Washes produce, cuts ingredients, and prepares hot and cold foods
  • Ensures all food is of satisfactory quality and quantity, and is prepared, served, and stored at proper temperatures and times
  • Performs a variety of assigned cooking duties which may include short orders such as hamburgers, chicken, eggs, and other grill items, as well as cold foods such as items for delicatessen/salad bar and compound salads
  • Assists in maintaining sanitation and health and safety standards, including the proper labeling, rotation, and storage of food items
  • Prepares menu items according to product specifications and recipes provided by culinary leadership
  • Cleans and/or sanitizes cooking utensils, grills, ovens, hoods, and other kitchen equipment
  • Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Knowledge of culinary environments, techniques, and standards
  • Knowledge of allergens, food sensitivities, and dietetic restrictions
  • Skill in time management, organization, and multi-tasking
  • Ability to follow New York State, Monroe County, and university health codes as they relate to health, sanitation, and safety
  • Ability to deliver exceptional customer service

Minimum Education & Experience

  • Degree/Certification in Culinary Arts
  • 2 years of related experience
  • Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview

Operations, Administrative, Service, or Technical Support Level 3 - Senior level role with considerable knowledge and skills. Performs complex tasks and project work. Work is typically not routine and requires troubleshooting and analysis. Mentors or guides less experienced staff.

FLSA Category

Non-Exempt

Work Location

On Campus

Compensation

$18.00-$19.75

Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information.  This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. 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. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to 

hr@rit.edu

. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Numbers & Facts

LocationRochester, New York
Salary$18–$19.75 Per Hour

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Background Investigationunmatched
  • Career Developmentunmatched
  • Cook Dishesunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Dieteticsunmatched
  • Health Planunmatched
  • Human Resourcesunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Ingredient Preparationunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Sanitationunmatched
  • Team Buildingunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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