Floater-Ernie Davis Dining Hall - Full-time

Syracuse University is a prestigious private, international research university known for its distinctive academic programs and diverse offerings. Founded in 1870, this institution has a long-standing history of academic excellence and innovation. Situated in Syracuse, New York, it serves nearly 15,000 undergraduate and 5,000 graduate students across a wide range of disciplines and majors. The University’s diverse population represents all 50 U.S. states and over 120 countries, creating a vibrant campus community with a truly global perspective. Syracuse University’s engagement with research, education, and community outreach solidifies its reputation as a top-tier institution that provides an enriching college experience steeped in tradition and forward-thinking values. The role of Floater at the Ernie Davis Dining Hall is an essential position within Syracuse University's Food Service department. This full-time, unionized position offers hourly pay ranging between $20.007 and $22.229, reflecting the candidate’s education, training, experience, and other relevant factors. The Floater position is designed to provide dynamic support across multiple operational areas, such as cashier duties, snack bar assistance, cooking assistance, pizza making, storeroom management, and food handling. Given the wide range of duties, assignments may shift daily, requiring flexibility and adaptability from the employee. The position involves a variety of food preparation tasks, including making sandwiches, salads, pizzas, fries, omelets, and more. The Floyding role requires operating various kitchen and service equipment such as grills, deep fryers, convection ovens, dishwashers, mixers, and POS terminals. Employees must maintain food safety and sanitation standards and ensure the cleanliness and efficient operation of food service areas. In addition to food preparation, cash handling responsibilities require the ability to manage monetary transactions accurately, reconcile cash register tapes, and provide excellent customer service to patrons. Physical duties involve receiving, stocking, and rotating inventory as well as lifting and moving kitchen supplies. This position works primarily in the afternoons and evenings, from 1:45 PM to 10:15 PM on Thursdays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, with weekends off. The role reports to food service management and works closely with the campus community, students, faculty, and visitors. A minimum of three months of prior food service experience is necessary, with some assignments requiring familiarity with fresh dough products. Syracuse University values inclusivity and fosters a welcoming work environment. The institution is committed to equal opportunity employment, ensuring that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected classifications. Additionally, Syracuse University has a strong legacy of supporting veterans and military-connected individuals through educational and employment initiatives, honoring the institution's historical ties to the military community. Working at Syracuse University offers an opportunity to be part of a community dedicated to respect, diversity, and excellence. Employees contribute to a campus culture that values open dialogue and mutual respect among diverse groups of people. The Floater position at Ernie Davis Dining Hall provides a unique chance to develop hands-on skills in a fast-paced food service environment while being part of one of the nation’s leading research and academic institutions.

• Ability to read, write and follow instruction
• Ability to count cash, make change and communicate well with the public
• Ability to use a calculator, food thermometer, and computerized cash register
• Must have at least 3 months of previous food service experience
• Some positions may require experience working with fresh dough products