Event Lead, Lead Food Service Worker S04 - Cornell Catering

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Cornell Catering, part of Cornell Dining and Student & Campus Life, provides catering for a range of Cornell University events, from large banquets and weddings to intimate dinners. Under general supervision, the Event Lead assists with preparing and presenting food for concessions and catered events. The work is carried out both independently and by coordinating assigned staff. The Event Lead is expected to serve as a role model and bring a team-oriented, customer-service-driven approach to the role.

The position coordinates customer orders and work assignments for preparing, producing, presenting, and serving food at concessions, suites, and catered events. It also involves preparing specific food items and maintaining station equipment and supplies; upholding food safety standards and applicable health and alcohol-control requirements; and operating a register and processing cash, check, credit card, and meal-plan transactions according to security procedures. The role may include functional supervision or training of culinary staff and student employees. Schedules, shifts, locations, and daily tasks may change, and evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. The position may be subject to seasonal layoffs and is part of the United Auto Workers union. The position is onsite. No relocation assistance or visa sponsorship is available.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic English skills, including reading, writing, math, and verbal articulation.
• Good customer-service, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills; ability to work with varied clientele and coworkers.
• Ability to be creative and adapt to changing and varied roles, schedules, shifts, locations, and daily tasks.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds minimally; reach overhead; stand for long periods; perform repetitive motions such as chopping, stirring, and mixing; squat occasionally; and bend frequently.
• Ability to tolerate continuous exposure to temperature changes, including extreme ranges, heat, steam, smoke, slippery floors, food waste, and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to maintain prolonged attentiveness while using equipment and performing assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Higher education and experience in a leadership role.
• Experience in off-premise catering or concessions operations.
• ServSafe certifications.
• Prior experience serving and selling alcohol products.
• Knowledge of proper sanitation and HACCP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate customer orders and work assignments, including personal assignments, for food preparation, production, presentation, and service at concessions, suites, and catered events.
• Prepare food items and maintain equipment and supplies assigned to service stations.
• Ensure food standards and health codes are maintained, including HACCP procedures, New York State health codes and procedures, and applicable New York State liquor authority laws for alcohol controls at points of sale.
• Operate a register and process cash, check, credit card, and meal-plan-card transactions using established procedures and security practices.
• Provide functional supervision and/or training to culinary staff and student employees as assigned.
• Foster inclusive working relationships and a cooperative, respectful, and welcoming work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED