Dining Team Member

Posting Details

Posting Details


Job #
042809


Department Code
33228-7387


Department
Food Service - Bargaining Unit


Job Title
Dining Team Member


Location
Syracuse New York


Campus
Syracuse, NY


Commitment to On-Campus Experience


Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range
$20.007-$22.229 Per Hour


Pay Determination


Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate's education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university's strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level
03


FLSA Status
Non-exempt


Hours


(All days and hours subject to change)
3:30pm-12am
Off: Wednesday and Thursday

3:30pm-12am
Off: Monday and Tuesday

10am-6:30pm
Off: Wednesday and Thursday

Job Type
Full-time


Unionized Position Code
UF


Job Description


Dining Team Member will be responsible for safely preparing, handling, and serving food to customers in accordance with health and safety standards. They will work as part of a team to ensure food is served efficiently, areas are kept clean and sanitary, and guests receive a high level of service.

Education and Experience


The ability to read, write, and follow instructions is key; basic math skills are needed.

Skills and Knowledge


As a member of the Campus Dining Team, employees will play a key role in supporting kitchen operations by preparing food items, following food safety protocols, and maintaining a clean work environment. They may be assigned various tasks, including working the service line, reading and preparing recipes, temping food, packaging meals, maintain station on hand supplies and product, assisting with inventory (catering), performing cleaning duties, or operating a POS terminal. This position requires strict adherence to food safety regulations, including proper food storage, handling, temperature control, and sanitation procedures. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, good communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. The ability to read, write, and follow instructions is key; basic math skills are needed.

Food service experience is preferred

A valid ServeSafe food handler's certification is preferred (or must be obtained upon hire - within 45 days).

Responsibilities

• Employees may use and clean kitchen equipment, utilize kitchen utensils and clean kitchen surfaces
• Prepare and serve food; including but not limited to, salads, sandwiches, grilled items and pizzas.
• Employees may operate POS terminals and collect payment from customers.
• They may assist with the setup and restocking of food service lines and beverage stations
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, and attractive work area that meets SU Food Services, County and State food safety standards
• Assist on serving lines as needed
• Take food to serving lines and replenish as needed
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Related Duties :

• Employees may provide support and collaborate with catering and event staff, as needed, for the purpose of setting up events and refreshments, to include seating and arranging various materials (catering)
• Employees may also be asked to maintain cleanliness in event spaces and monitor and replenish supplies.
• Employees will be required to adhere to food safety guidelines and hygiene standards while performing these duties.
• Employees may work on other Campus Dining duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Standing 85% - 100% of the shift
• Frequent bending at the waist; able to bend to below the knee
• Frequent stooping and/or crouching
• Frequent walking back and forth throughout the kitchen, stock room, and food service areas
• Frequent twisting and bending of head, neck and torso
• Full range of arm movement (extension, twisting, and bending of arm and shoulder, reaching overhead, stirring and mixing, wiping, etc.)
• Listening to and communicating with customers and staff
• Visual and cognitive capability sufficient to read, write and follow instructions and recipes, and complete service records and food production sheets etc.
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs from the floor to waist height
• Able to lift up to 20 lbs. overhead
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. for a distance of up to 30 feet (e.g. carry food pans, large pizza trays with and without pizzas)
• Repetitive wrist movement (e.g. chopping, cutting, slicing, shredding, wiping, etc.)
• Wrist and finger dexterity (e.g. utilize fine motor skills; ability to use tongs, scissors, knives, and other utensils; write; use of small kitchen utensils)
• Able to push up to 50 lbs. and pull up to 40 lbs.
• Frequently work in conditions of extreme heat

Tools/Equipment


Ability to use mops, brooms, POS terminals, slicers, fryers, ovens, mixers, steamers, kettles, and other related tools and appliances.

Application Instructions


In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

About Syracuse University


Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University's 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit

About the Syracuse area


Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement


Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans


Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University's contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community


Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.

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Job Posting Date
05/20/2026


Application Deadline

Full Consideration By

Job Category
Union/Bargaining Unit


Message to Applicants

Dining Team Member