Non Food Handler-Ernie Davis Dining Hall - No Experience!

Syracuse University is a prestigious private, international research university located in the heart of New York State. Known for its distinctive academic programs, diverse offerings, and vibrant student life, the institution has a rich history dating back to 1870. It boasts more than 200 majors and 100 minors through 13 schools and colleges, serving nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students. With over a quarter of a million alumni spread across 160 countries, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience anchored in academic excellence and community engagement. The University takes pride in fostering an inclusive and respectful environment that values a wide range of perspectives and experiences among its community members. Beyond academics, the University supports a thriving campus experience that encourages collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections to enrich students’ personal and educational growth. This full-time Non Food Handler position is based at the Ernie Davis Dining Hall on the Syracuse, NY campus. As part of the Food Service bargaining unit, this role primarily involves various supportive tasks in a dining hall or related facility to ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and smooth operation of food service areas. The wage range for this position is $20.007 to $22.229 per hour, reflecting the University’s commitment to competitive and equitable pay based on responsibilities, education, experience, and external market analysis. Work hours are typically in the afternoons and evenings from 1:45 PM to 10:15 PM on selected weekdays, with Sundays and Mondays off. This role requires on-campus presence, aligning with Syracuse University’s emphasis on an engaged campus and student-centered mission. The Non Food Handler is integral to maintaining a clean and safe dining environment by operating dishwashing machines, cleaning dining surfaces, washing utensils, and performing sanitation of kitchen and dining areas including locker rooms and restrooms. The role demands physical activity such as standing or walking for most of the shift, bending, lifting moderate weights, and operating cleaning equipment. The ability to read and follow instructions accurately is essential, along with recording temperatures on various machines to ensure compliance with health standards. This position requires collaboration with the team to uphold safety regulations and sanitation standards consistently. The Non Food Handler may also assist in replenishing beverages and moving materials in storage areas, contributing to the efficient daily operation of the dining facility. Syracuse University values veterans and actively promotes a supportive workplace for military-connected individuals. The institution strives to create a respectful and welcoming community where diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational principles. This position supports that mission by providing essential operational support that directly affects the quality of student life and campus engagement. Working at Syracuse means becoming part of an institution that has a storied past and a vibrant future, committed to academic distinction and community wellness.

• The ability to read, write, and follow instructions
• ability to record temperatures on dish machines and freezers
• willingness to work scheduled hours including evenings and weekends
• physical ability to perform duties requiring bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, walking, and repetitive motions
• ability to handle cleaning products and work in conditions of extreme heat
• must complete an online application and submit a resume and cover letter