ITHACA, New York, Nov. 27-The largest dormitory on campus went without bed-making service today, as a portion of the University's maintenance crew stayed out on the three day strike which started Saturday.

The strike came about when Local 296 of Building Service Employees Union, A.F.L., claiming to represent the majority of the 800 maintenance workers at Cornell, decided to go out after being refused recognition by the University.

About 25 pickets paced in front of the University's nine gates, and a cafeteria, the Johnny Parsons Club, closed down completely. The bed-making service was almost normal in other dorms, but some cafeterias had Hotel Administration students working as chefs.

In addition to recognition the Union sought "other benefits" for the maids, janitors, kitchen help, bakers, laundrymen, and truck drivers it represents. Cornelius W. De Kiewiet, acting president of the University, said that Cornell's policy toward its employees had always been "flexible and liberal."