Food Handler-Schine Student Center - Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University is a distinguished private international research university located in Syracuse, New York, known for its unique academic programs, diverse offerings, and rich history dating back over 150 years. The university serves approximately 15,000 undergraduate and 5,000 graduate students across 13 schools and colleges, offering more than 200 majors and 100 minors. With a global alumni network that spans over 160 countries, Syracuse University prides itself on fostering an inclusive and welcoming campus culture that embraces diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. The university is committed to equal opportunity and actively supports veterans and the military-connected community through various educational and employment initiatives. Situated in the medium-sized city of Syracuse, New York, the university benefits from a vibrant local community that offers a variety of cultural, social, and outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, skiing, and visiting historic sites and wineries. Syracuse provides a low cost of living while maintaining proximity to major metropolitan areas like New York City, making it an attractive place for students and staff alike. The Food Handler position at the Schine Student Center is a full-time role within the Food Service - Bargaining Unit department that involves a range of duties centered around food preparation and customer service. The position offers an hourly pay rate between $20.007 and $22.229, based on factors such as education, work experience, training, job responsibilities, and market analysis. Scheduled hours are typically from 8:30 am to 5 pm, Thursday through Wednesday with weekends off, although all days and hours remain subject to change. As a non-exempt staff level 03 position, the Food Handler is integral to maintaining the high standards of health, safety, and sanitation expected by the university. This role requires standing for most of the shift and frequent physical activities like bending, stooping, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds, so candidates should be prepared for a physically demanding work environment. In this role, the Food Handler follows instructions to perform diverse tasks including setting up counters, salad bars, and soup bars, serving customers, and ensuring portion control while accurately documenting food services data in computerized programs. Responsibilities also include preparing ingredients like cutting and mixing salads, making hot and cold sandwiches, cooking eggs and burgers, and operating a variety of kitchen equipment such as mixers, grills, fryers, food slicers, and coffee machines. A strong emphasis is placed on maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment to comply with health regulations. Candidates will need to demonstrate the ability to read, write, perform simple math, and communicate effectively in order to measure food temperatures, calculate portions, and follow recipes precisely. Applicants for the Food Handler role at Syracuse University should expect to complete an online application along with submitting a resume and cover letter for consideration. This position represents an opportunity to join a vibrant university community that values diversity, equal opportunity, and a respectful working and learning environment. Syracuse University proudly supports and seeks to hire veterans and promotes inclusiveness across all levels of campus life. Working in the university’s food service team not only means contributing to the daily campus experience of thousands of students, faculty, and staff but also becoming part of an institution with a long history of academic excellence and community engagement. Through this role, employees gain hands-on experience in a dynamic food service environment while supporting the university's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• ability to stand 85 to 100 percent of the shift
• ability to bend, stoop, crouch frequently
• able to push and pull up to 250 lbs
• able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
• able to lift up to 40 lbs overhead
• able to carry up to 25 lbs for up to 10 feet
• ability to work in conditions of extreme heat
• fine motor skills sufficient for writing and use of small utensils
• ability to work flexible hours including Thursday through Wednesday shifts
• willingness to complete online application with resume and cover letter