STUDENT-Dining Services Student Cook - A

Terrace Student Cook

Join the team as a Terrace Student Cook! Gain valuable work experience with the opportunity for professional expansion; have fun and enjoy free meals! We provide on-the-job training.

The main function of this position is to provide exceptional customer service to ensure optimal guest experiences. This position will require you to multitask, move quickly, collaborate with co-workers, keep a neat and tidy physical appearance, preserve all sanitation and food handling and safety procedures. This position requires standing and walking for the duration of the shift.

You'll also:

• Help manage other students and help run shifts.
• Train new student workers
• Set up serving stations with all required menu items, service utensils, food containers, utensils, condiments, and items for cleaning and sanitizing.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized workstation, cleaning as necessary and when required by standard operating procedures.
• Take and record food temperatures at required intervals.
• Replenish items on service lines from coolers, ovens, and hot boxes as necessary or required.
• Break down service lines after each meal service and properly dispose of or store food.
• Maintain knowledge of all food items on service lines, including ingredients, preparations, and allergens.
• Maintain knowledge of unit offerings and operating procedures to aid guests in inquiries, seeking supervisory aid if necessary.
• Communicate often, clearly, and professionally with co-works and management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Have fun if you want. We think you will.

Pay Rate: $16.00

Hiring Manager: Troy Yaeger

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

Ithaca College's student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth. Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated. It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the I-9 and employment eligibility requirements. You will need to bring your original, unexpired, authorized personal identification documents to your designated representative or The Office of Human Resources (Peggy Ryan Williams Center, Garden Level) to complete the form. More about acceptable documentation can be found here: For assistance with the application process, contact Student Employment at View email address on click.appcast.io. For more information about student employment or specific job inquiries, visit our website or contact the hiring manager listed on the job posting.

Job Identification 3691

Job Category Student

Posting Date 07/01/2026, 07:26 PM

Apply Before 07/01/2027, 07:22 PM

Job Schedule Part-time

Locations 953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850, US