Line Server

Job Title

Food Service Associate

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Serves food to diners following established quality control, portioning, and customer service standards. Maintains the cleanliness and organization of serving lines, condiment stations, and dining areas. Sets up and breaks down serving stations in accordance with dining service requirements. Follows all sanitation and health safety standards strictly. Provides excellent service in a friendly, sincere, and courteous manner. Confirms supplies and equipment availability and oversees setup as necessary. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of food service sanitation and safety procedures. Skill in high-volume dining customer service. Skill in verbal, written, and interpersonal communication. Ability to deliver exceptional customer service. Ability to collaborate with team members in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Education & Experience

High School diploma or GED. No experience required.

Job Level Overview

Operations, Administrative, Service, or Technical Support Level 1 - An entry-level role building knowledge and skills. Performs routine, well-defined, easy-to-understand tasks that can typically be learned in a short period of time. Work is performed under close supervision using clearly prescribed methods and detailed instructions.

Why Work for RIT Dining

RIT Dining serves thousands of students, faculty, and staff each day, creating meaningful moments across campus. As a university-owned operation, we're committed to delivering personalized culinary experiences while providing valuable growth opportunities for both full-time employees and student workers. You'll work alongside a diverse team, including students from many backgrounds—to create a welcoming, inclusive environment. Your contributions enhance the student experience as customers and support employees in building the teamwork, confidence, and real-world skills that drive long-term success.

• Work–Life Balance You Can Count On
  Predictable schedules with added flexibility during academic breaks.
• Strong Benefits That Support You
  Comprehensive health coverage, employer-paid disability, and wellness resources.
• Grow With Us
  Tuition assistance for you and your family, plus career development in a collaborative, innovative environment.
• Invest in Your Future
  Competitive retirement plan with up to 8% employer match.
• Time to Recharge Generous PTO, 12 paid holidays, and a culture that values your well-being.
• Meaningful Perks Weekly meal benefits and access to campus amenities.
• A Community That Welcomes You Inclusive, supportive teams where your contributions make a real impact.

Current Anticipated Hours/Work Location:

Location: Gracie's

Work Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 1p-9:30p

Work schedule may need to fluctuate based on University-wide events, and academic breaks.

FLSA Category

Non-Exempt

Work Location

On Campus

Compensation

$16.00 to $20.00

Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email your request to View email address on click.appcast.io. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.