Campus Cook II (Temporary) – Dining Services

University of Pennsylvania; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Temporary Cook II for Penn Dining Services to support on-campus residential dining operations. The role emphasizes safe food handling, HACCP compliance, and daily meal production within a fast-paced dining environment.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, restocking stations, ensuring cleanliness, and collaborating with a team across dining facilities. This 9-month position requires flexibility and strong customer service in a university setting.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is preferred and 0-1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Recent experience in food service preferred.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate and implement management direction.
• Ability to lift 10 - 25 lbs.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, 7 day per week operation.
• Position is for 9 months per year.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, display, and serve ingredients and food items in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Follow HACCP procedures and other monitoring methods when handling, preparing, serving, and storing foods and chemicals.
• Responsible for serving and restocking food, beverages, condiments, dishes, and other items in their proper areas.
• Ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and proper storage of all areas and tools.
• Communicate with management about needs for foods, ingredients, and supplies; alert supervisors to safety issues.
• Assist in maintenance of dining halls and related equipment.
• Assist in stocking and delivering food, chemicals and other supplies.
• Clean and sanitize garbage disposals and surrounding areas.
• Disinfect and store all pots, pans, utensils, and equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Flexible hours

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Temporary Cook II for Penn Dining Services to support on-campus residential dining operations. The role emphasizes safe food handling, HACCP compliance, and daily meal production within a fast-paced dining environment.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, restocking stations, ensuring cleanliness, and collaborating with a team across dining facilities. This 9-month position requires flexibility and strong customer service in a university setting.