Casual Staff-Kitchen Person

Position Summary: Prepare food items, outgoing orders and serve food to customers. Position Responsibilities: 

• Assists cooks and catering (meat/dairy/vegetable) with food preparation;
• Buses tables;
• Washes pots and/or dishes and other items as needed;
• Empties garbage in dining room, kitchen and dishwashing area;
• Maintains a high standard of sanitation in all kitchen, serving and dining areas;
• Puts away deliveries as needed;
• Cleans, sweeps and mops dining/serving areas and floors;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience & Education Background:

• High School Diploma plus 2 years of related experience is required.
• NYC Food Handler Certification preferred. Knowledge of Kosher dietary laws is preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Good organization skills. Must be able to handle food according to established sanitary guidelines;
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Speaks to clients and colleagues in a respectful and thoughtful manner;
• Provides excellent customer service.

Salary Range: $22 - $22 per hour About Us:

Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.

As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect. Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community—students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends—are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.