Food Service Worker

559480

New York

Campus Services

Full Time

Opening on: Sep 8 2026

Grade 5

Job Type: Support Staff - Non-Union

Bargaining Unit:

Regular/Temporary: Regular

End Date if Temporary:

Hours Per Week: 40

Standard Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 9:15am - 8:00pm

Building: Teacher's College

Salary Range: $24.76 - $24.76

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Columbia Dining Services is a dynamic, progressive department in an exciting, fun environment with a customer-focused culture. Reporting to the Director of Operations, Food Service Worker performs general food service work involving varied counter service tasks, preparation of food and sanitation duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs general food service work involving varied counter service tasks, preparation of food and sanitation duties.
• Produces and serves the menu of the day as assigned.
• Prepares and bakes a variety of oven-ready bread/bakery items according to the manufacturer’s directions and standards.
• Orders, receives and stores necessary food supplies, and maintains related records.
• Cleans, prepares, and maintains order in the areas as assigned by the manager, and equipment used on the job.
• Uses and maintains tools and equipment in a proper manner, including but not limited to steamtables, coffee brewing equipment, fountain machines, and food display cases.
• Sweeps and mops floors, removes trash.
• Cleans and maintains areas such as, but not limited to, kitchens, dining rooms, and basements.
• Washes dishes, pots and pans.
• Receives customer orders, customer payments, and service tables as required.
• Deliver food, beverage and related supplies to catered event buildings before scheduled event start time.
• Deliver and set up drop-off events before scheduled event start time.
• Pick up completed events and return food and equipment to proper area.
• Observes safety standards and practices.
• Follows NYC DOH standards.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

* High School diploma or its equivalent.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.