Dish Machine Operator S02, Nolan Food Labs

Cornell University • Ithaca, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dish Machine Operator (DMO) maintains dishwasher operations in the outlet, operating dishwashing and other cleaning equipment safely and following health-code guidelines for drying and storing items. The role may also support routine cleaning projects, organize materials, prepare equipment, and transport materials throughout the department.

The position includes setting up and breaking down the steward station nightly for the à la carte restaurant and transporting tableware from room 278 to the food lab dish area. The DMO assists with student meals, food preparation, student workstations, product handling, and preparation and setup of student and staff meals. The operator trains the part-time DMO assistant, provides direction to students working with the DMO department, and instructs students on use of the dish machine area, waste-bin organization, and culinary techniques at assigned stations.

Cornell expects community members to foster belonging and a psychologically healthy workplace through respectful, collaborative, inclusive communication and support for work/life integration. This is a full-time, onsite position in Ithaca, New York. Work schedules vary based on business needs and may require night, weekend, or holiday availability.

Requirements

• Experience in 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.
• Basic reading and writing skills.
• 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

• Maintain dishwasher operations in the outlet and operate dishwashing and other cleaning equipment safely.
• Follow health-code guidelines for drying and storing tableware.
• 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.
• Assist with student meals, food preparation, student workstations, and product handling.
• Prepare and set up student and staff meals.
• Train the part-time DMO assistant and provide direction to students interacting with the DMO department.
• Instruct students in using the dish machine area and 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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and a 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