Posted 1 month ago
Junior Sous Chef
AI Summary
Prepares and cooks food in a university dining hall, handling both hot and cold items while maintaining sanitation, food safety, and quality standards.
About this role
Why Work for RIT Dining
RIT Dining serves thousands of students, faculty, and staff each day, creating meaningful moments across campus. As auniversity‑ownedoperation,we’recommitted to delivering personalized culinary experiences whileprovidingvaluable growth opportunities for bothfull‑timeemployees and student workers.You’llwork alongside a diverse team, including students from many backgrounds—to create a welcoming, inclusive environment. Your contributions enhance the student experience as customers and support employees in building the teamwork, confidence, andreal‑worldskills that drivelong‑termsuccess.
Work–Life Balance You Can Count On
Predictable schedules with added flexibility during academic breaks.
Strong Benefits That Support You
Comprehensive health coverage,employer‑paiddisability, and wellness resources.
Grow With Us
Tuitionassistancefor you and your family, plus career development in a collaborative, innovative environment.
Invest in Your Future
Competitive retirement plan with up to8% employer match.
Time to Recharge
Generous PTO, 12 paid holidays, and a culture that values yourwell‑being.
Meaningful Perks
Weekly meal benefits and access to campus amenities.
A Community That Welcomes You
Inclusive, supportive teams where your contributions make a real impact.
Current Anticipated Hours/Work Location:
Location: The Commons
Work Schedule: Fri-Mon 10am-8:30pm
Workschedulemayneed tofluctuate based onUniversity-wide events,andacademicbreaks.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Washes produce, cuts ingredients, and prepares hot and cold foods
- Ensures all food is of satisfactory quality and quantity, and is prepared, served, and stored at proper temperatures and times
- Performs a variety of assigned cooking duties which may include short orders such as hamburgers, chicken, eggs, and other grill items, as well as cold foods such as items for delicatessen/salad bar and compound salads
- Assists in maintaining sanitation and health and safety standards, including the proper labeling, rotation, and storage of food items
- Prepares menu items according to product specifications and recipes provided by culinary leadership
- Cleans and/or sanitizes cooking utensils, grills, ovens, hoods, and other kitchen equipment
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of culinary environments, techniques, and standards
- Knowledge of allergens, food sensitivities, and dietetic restrictions
- Skill in time management, organization, and multi-tasking
- Ability to follow New York State, Monroe County, and university health codes as they relate to health, sanitation, and safety
- Ability to deliver exceptional customer service
Minimum Education & Experience
- Degree/Certification in Culinary Arts
- 2 years of related experience
- Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
Job Level Overview
Operations, Administrative, Service, or Technical Support Level 3 - Senior level role with considerable knowledge and skills. Performs complex tasks and project work. Work is typically not routine and requires troubleshooting and analysis. Mentors or guides less experienced staff.
FLSA Category
Non-ExemptWork Location
On CampusCompensation
$18.00-$19.75Application Materials
When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.
Curriculum Vitae or ResumeCandidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Additional Details
In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.
If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to careers@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Skills
Explore related jobs
More jobs at Rochester Institute of Technology
Similar Allergen Awareness jobs
Jobs in Rochester
- Delivery Driver(03437) 1699 Culver RoadDomino's · Rochester, NY
- Delivery Driver(03435) - 2095 E. Henrietta Rd.Domino's · Rochester, NY
Field AdvisorRoofingSource · Rochester, New York
Part Time - Clinical Robot Associate - Rochester, NY (on-site)Diligent Robotics · Rochester, New York- New Hire Compliance Manager (Remote)Sutherland · Rochester, NY
- Exercise Science / Exercise Physiologist / Kinesiologist / Athletic Trainer -Industrial Injury Prevention (ATC, OT, PT, PTA, COTA, CEAS)US Physical Therapy · Rochester, Minnesota
Browse these categories
Market data for this role
All reports →- SeriesRole reportsOne role family at a time: how many openings, what changed this week, who is hiring, what it pays.
- SeriesSalary reportsWhat employers publish in job postings, by level and workplace. Not self-reported pay.
- Market overviewState of tech hiring, September 2026: up 4.8%Tech hiring rose 4.8% month over month in September 2026, with 411,122 new listings. Customer support and account executive roles led the growth.