Kitchen/Event Support/Mail and Package Delivery

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Department Background

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy and environmental resources; and social, physical and economic well-being.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

As one of the premier food science programs in the nation, we apply the principles of science and engineering to ensure the nutritional value, safety and quality of foods in the United States and around the globe.  Our program integrates the disciplines of chemistry, biology, nutrition, physiology, biotechnology and engineering to ensure that all people have access to healthy, affordable food.

Our faculty, staff and students are making a difference in the lives of people throughout the world. They are at the forefront of:

• Identifying and limiting outbreaks of foodborne illnesses.

• Developing new food sources and preservation methods to expand the available food supply for a growing world population.

• Improving the quality and consumer appeal of products on store shelves.

• Developing foods that may someday travel to other planets with astronauts.

Food Science has three kitchens (Product Innovation Lab, Conference Center Catering Kitchen, and the Sensory Evaluation Center Kitchen). The main focus of this position is to provide daily oversight to Product Innovation Lab, which includes meeting with students groups and classes to ensure poper use. Day to day monitoring and cleaning of kitchen areas, disposing of items that are no longer needed within the refrigerator/freezer. Order supplies that are needed and organize when delivered.

Position also includes the delivery of packages daily to the labs. This position is responsible for monitoring the loading dock on a daily basis for package delivery and delivering as needed either to directly to the lab and/or designated mailboxes. cConference center seating should be reset as needed based on use.

This is a part-time position at 20 hours per week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree and up to 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent combination.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Must be personable, flexible, and take pride in their wor