Cook I

Job Details

General Labor

Cook I Rochester, NY Posted: 9/10/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

27059

Job Category:

General Labor

Position Type:

Contract/W-2

Duration:

2 months

Shift:

8AM - 4:30PM

Positions Available:

2

Cook I - Pathway to Direct Hire with RIT

Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY

$16.00/hour | Temp-to-Hire Opportunity

Looking for an opportunity that can actually lead somewhere?

Datrose is hiring Cooks to support RIT Dining locations across the Rochester Institute of Technology campus.

These positions are designed to provide qualified employees with an opportunity to get their foot in the door at RIT, demonstrate their skills, and be considered for direct employment with RIT.

Employees who demonstrate strong attendance, reliability, performance, and a commitment to the team may have the opportunity to transition from Datrose to a permanent RIT position with access to RIT''s employee benefits and career opportunities.

Why RIT?

A permanent position with RIT can offer much more than just a job. Eligible RIT employees may have access to:

• FREE TUITION
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings benefits
• Career development and training
• Cross-training opportunities
• Opportunities to advance into other positions
• The stability of working for one of the Rochester area''s largest and most respected employers

If you''re tired of moving from one temporary assignment to another and want an opportunity to build a long-term career, this could be your way into RIT.

What You''ll Do

As a Cook supporting RIT Dining, you will prepare hot and cold food in one of RIT''s campus dining locations while maintaining high standards for food quality, sanitation, safety, and customer service.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare short-order and grill items including hamburgers, chicken, eggs, and other menu items.
• Prepare deli, salad bar, cold food, and composed salad items.
• Follow established recipes and production specifications.
• Wash, cut, portion, and prepare hot and cold foods.
• Ensure food is prepared in the appropriate quantity and maintained at proper temperatures.
• Maintain proper food labeling, rotation, and storage.
• Assist with training student employees on food preparation, sanitation, cleaning, and equipment use.
• Clean grills, ovens, cooking utensils, hoods, and other kitchen equipment.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Assist with other dining responsibilities as needed.

What We''re Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of food service experience in a high-volume restaurant, institutional kitchen, country club, dining operation, or similar environment.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification within six months.
• Ability to successfully complete RIT''s Cook I culinary skills assessment.
• Reliable transportation to and from the RIT campus.
• Strong attendance and dependability.
• A willingness to learn, cross-train, and become part of the RIT Dining team.

Schedule

Shift availability varies by dining location and may include:

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

1:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Pay: $16.00/hour

Location: RIT Campus - Rochester, NY

Assignment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Start with Datrose. Build Your Future at RIT.

For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to do more than complete a temporary assignment. Come in, prove yourself, learn the operation, and you may have the opportunity to join RIT directly and take advantage of the benefits, stability, and advancement opportunities that come with an RIT career.

Apply today:

https://search10.smartsearchonline.com/datrose/jobs/

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Datrose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, status as a parent, age, protected veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, status as a qualified individual with disability, or other non-merit-based factors.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Datrose does not sponsor employment visas.

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Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No

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