The SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University unites three top-ranked schools to offer a comprehensive business education. Its mission is to transcend traditional business boundaries, transforming critical thinking into practical solutions. The college's vision is to inspire leaders to build sustainable, shared prosperity. Core values include excellence, inclusion, engagement, community, and impact, which guide all programs and initiatives. Together, these elements drive the college's commitment to positively impacting society and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
The Peter and Stephanie Nolan College of Hotel Administration at Cornell University is renowned for its pioneering hospitality education. Its mission is to cultivate leaders who excel in the hospitality industry through a blend of business acumen and innovative thinking. The college values excellence, community, and a commitment to shaping the future of hospitality.
Position Summary
While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.
A Dish Machine Operator (DMO) is responsible for maintaining dish washer operations in the outlet. A DMO operates a dishwasher and other cleaning equipment in a safe manner and follows drying and storage health code guidelines. The DMO may support a variety of departmental functions including routine cleaning projects, material organization, or equipment preparation. A DMO may also assist in the transportation of materials throughout the department. Work schedules are variable based on business needs and may require night, weekend, or holiday availability.
General Duties include:
Setting up and breaking down the steward station nightly in support of the ala carte restaurant and transporting tableware from room 278 to the food lab dish area.
Assistance with student meals, food preparation, student work stations, and product handling are necessary.
The DMO must be able to train the part time DMO assistant and provide direction to students when interacting with the DMO department.
Preparation and set-up of student/staff meal
Instructing students on how to utilize the dish machine area and organize and maintain the trash, compost and recycle bins
Instructing students with culinary techniques within assigned stations
Required Qualifications
Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
High School education or GED preferred, basic reading and writing skills.
Walking and standing 100% of the time.
Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, and pulling.
Preferred Qualifications
One year experience cleaning at a hotel, restaurant, or commercial building.
This is a full-time, on-site position based in Ithaca, NY
Rewards and Benefits
Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: https://hr.cornell.edu/benefits-pay.
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Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays:…