Dish Machine Operator S02, Nolan Food Labs

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

26d • Onsite

About The Position

A Dish Machine Operator is responsible for maintaining dishwashing operations in the outlet. The role operates dishwashers and other cleaning equipment safely and follows health-code guidelines for drying and storing tableware. The operator may also support routine cleaning projects, material organization, equipment preparation, and transportation of materials throughout the department.

The position includes setting up and breaking down the steward station nightly in support of the à la carte restaurant, transporting tableware from room 278 to the food lab dish area, and assisting with student meals, food preparation, student work stations, and product handling. The operator trains the part-time DMO assistant, provides direction to students interacting with the DMO department, and instructs students on using the dish machine area, organizing waste and recycling bins, and culinary techniques at assigned stations.

Every member of the Cornell community is expected to foster belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences, collaborating openly, showing respect and empathy, supporting others regardless of background or perspective, speaking up about exclusion or inappropriate treatment, and supporting work/life integration. This is a full-time, onsite position based in Ithaca, New York. Schedules vary according to business needs and may require night, weekend, or holiday availability.

Requirements

• Basic reading and writing skills.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Ability to walk and stand 100% of the time.
• Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, and pulling.

Nice To Haves

• High school education or GED preferred.
• One year of experience cleaning at a hotel, restaurant, or commercial building.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down the steward station nightly in support of the à la carte restaurant.
• Transport tableware from room 278 to the food lab dish area.
• Operate dishwashers and other cleaning equipment safely and follow health-code drying and storage guidelines.
• Assist with student meals, food preparation, student work stations, and product handling.
• Train the part-time DMO assistant and provide direction to students interacting with the DMO department.
• Prepare and set up student and staff meals.
• Instruct students in use of the dish machine area and in organizing and maintaining trash, compost, and recycling bins.
• Instruct students in culinary techniques within assigned stations.
• Support routine cleaning projects, material organization, equipment preparation, and transportation of materials throughout the department.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care options.
• Generous retirement contributions.
• Access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
• Three weeks of vacation.
• 13 holidays, including an end-of-year winter break from December 25 through January 1.
• Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program.
• Tuition aid for external education.
• Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed