Catering & Kitchen Support Specialist

Penn State Lady Lions; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State Lady Lions is seeking a full-time Catering Worker at the Harrisburg campus. The role involves dishwashing, food preparation, serving, and maintaining clean facilities in kitchen and dining areas. Flexible schedule with evenings and weekends may apply.

The position requires basic math and instruction-following abilities, plus a valid driver's license for occasional vehicle use. Union affiliation and background checks are part of the process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare machines for operations; report malfunctions to supervisor; drain and clean machines.
• Clean and wash soiled dishes, glasses, silverware, utensils, and other equipment
• Remove, stack, store clean dishes in proper areas
• Clean, burnish and detarnish silver, remove stains from china and glasses, as scheduled
• Wash, scour, rinse, dry and properly store pots and pans used in kitchen areas
• Serve food and beverages as required
• Wear all uniforms required
• Operate kitchen equipment such as dish machine, floor scrubbing equipment, carpet cleaning equipment
• Clean, sweep, mop, wax and buff, strip and seal assigned areas such as floors in kitchens and dining rooms, concession stands, stairs and dock floors, following daily and weekly periodic cleansing schedules
• Set up buffet areas, meeting rooms following diagrams
• Use ladders in the cleaning of windows, ceilings, walls and light fixtures, also replace light bulbs, when necessary
• Clean various locations, such as, kitchen areas, concession stands, offices, restrooms, storage rooms, receiving dock, stairwells, and dining rooms
• Collect and remove refuse, garbage, etc., to designated locations
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition
• Make minor adjustments such as, tightening screws, adjusting belts, replacing cotter keys, screws, etc.
• Report any malfunctions or damage to equipment, furnishings or facilities to supervisor
• Assist the storeroom clerk in receiving and storing, issuing and delivering foods and supplies to indicated locations; report discrepancies to storeroom clerk or supervisor
• Work from directions or requisitions to select and deliver foods and supplies to various preparation centers
• Clean, process, portion various raw food products
• Operate University vehicle as required in the performance of assigned duties

Job description

Penn State Lady Lions is seeking a full-time Catering Worker at the Harrisburg campus. The role involves dishwashing, food preparation, serving, and maintaining clean facilities in kitchen and dining areas. Flexible schedule with evenings and weekends may apply.

The position requires basic math and instruction-following abilities, plus a valid driver's license for occasional vehicle use. Union affiliation and background checks are part of the process.