Cornell University · 21 hours ago
Culinary Curator and Procurement Lead, CAU
Ithaca (Main Campus)
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.70/hr - $22.70/hr
0+ years expCornell University is seeking a Temporary Culinary Curator & Procurement Lead for their Alumni Affairs and Development division, based in Ithaca, NY. This role is responsible for sourcing and managing food and beverage supplies for the CAU Summer program, ensuring they align with dietary preferences and program standards.
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Responsibilities
Conduct a detailed inventory of available supplies, including coffee cups, napkins, utensils, and other hospitality essentials
Assess gaps in supplies and place advance orders to ensure a fully stocked operation before guests arrive
Coordinate with CAU leadership to procure social lounge alcohol and necessary service supplies, ensuring compliance with program policies and regulations
Online orders of Social Lounge alcohol
Curate and purchase high-quality, on-brand provisions for the dorm lounge and daily coffee breaks
Utilize the Wegmans app for advance orders while making strategic in-person shopping trips to Wegmans & Greenstar as needed
Maintain a detailed inventory to ensure supplies are consistently stocked while avoiding waste
Ensure all food and beverages meet CAU’s dietary guidance and guest preferences
Oversee box lunch orders, ensuring accuracy and adherence to dietary requests
Work closely with the CAU team and vendors to guarantee smooth order fulfillment and delivery
Utilize a p-card for purchases and maintain meticulous financial transaction logs
Record every expense daily, keeping detailed receipts and documentation for budget tracking
Submit timely and accurate reports to the CAU administrative team
Work closely with the Morning Hospitality & Coffee Captain to anticipate supply needs
Communicate with the Guest Experience Coordinators to adjust purchases based on guest feedback and requests
Ensure smooth coordination between vendors, CAU staff, and program leadership
Qualification
Required
Must have a valid U.S. driver's license
High school diploma and up to 2 years relevant experience, or equivalent combination. Comprehensive training for each position will be provided
Ability to advocate for individuals from a broad range of backgrounds
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members
Highly detail-oriented and organized—able to track and document every purchase with precision
Food-conscious and hospitality-driven—excited about curating high-quality provisions that enhance the guest experience
Strong communicator—comfortable coordinating with vendors, staff, and leadership
Financially responsible—able to manage a p-card and reconcile expenses accurately
Proactive and solution-oriented—sees what's needed before anyone asks
Able to lift and transport food supplies during shopping and delivery runs
Company
Cornell University
Cornell is a privately endowed research university and a partner of the State University of New York.
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