Careers at Yeshiva University

Position Responsibilities:

• Organize waitstaff schedule.
• Track waitstaff hours throughout the year.
• Track Shabbat attendance.
• Oversee all aspects of Shabbat meals.
• Communicate with Food Services and the Office of Torah and Spiritual Life about Shabbat needs.
• Ensure that all laws of Shabbat pertaining to cooking and food preparation are being followed by the Shabbat waitstaff.
• Assist in set-up, preparation, and food service.
• Shabbat Wait-Staff.
• Assist in set-up.
• Assist in the preparation of food.
• Act as waitress for the Shabbat Meal.
• Be available to work two Shabbatots per month.

Experience & Educational Background:

• Must have a substantial understanding of the relevant laws of Shabbat.
• Once hired, must go through Mashgicha training provided by OSL before working.
• Experience with Shabbat at Beren is preferable.
• Graduate assistant living on campus. 

Skills & Competencies:

• Available to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to follow instructions in compliance with City Health code.

Salary Range:

$30-$30 per hour

About Us:        

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more. 

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan, and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do, and for all those we serve.  We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross-section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University’s retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks of paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:    

Yeshiva University is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.