Cook B (Harrisburg)

Penn State; Harrisburg, Northern (Dauphin County, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Harrisburg is seeking a full-time Cook B (Grade 8) to join dining services. You will prepare, season, and cook food for university dining halls per standardized recipes, perform advance prep, and maintain clean work areas and equipment. Adhere to food handling procedures and report any issues promptly.

Candidates should have 9–12 months of experience and be comfortable with measurements, simple arithmetic, and interpreting recipes. The 12:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of commercial English, grammar, and arithmetic incl. decimals and fractions; basic report use.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook foods per standardized recipes and procedures.
• Make advance preparation for food items as required.
• Maintain clean work area and equipment; report malfunctions.
• Ensure serving items are at proper temperatures and adequately stocked.
• Assist cooks in preparing and cooking various foods as directed.

Skills

Commercial English

Arithmetic

Food preparation

Job description

## Cook B (Harrisburg)Apply: Penn State Harrisburg: Full time: Posted Yesterday: REQ\\_0000082782# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**Penn State is searching for a full time Cook B (Harrisburg) - Grade 8 to join the team. Duties include:### * Prepare, combine, season, and/or cook food served in university dining halls according to standardized recipes, methods and/or procedures* Make advance preparation for food items as required* Perform necessary operations to prepare food items, utilizing the proper food production equipment* Dispose of leftovers as directed* Maintain clean work area and ensure general cleanliness of equipment, follow cleaning schedules as established in the work unit* Assist cook a in preparing and cooking several types of foods as directed, utilizing the proper food preparation equipment* Check equipment to ensure proper working conditions and cleanliness; report malfunctions* Ensure that menu items for the serving lines are maintained at proper temperature and freshness and that adequate amounts are available for students and guests* Perform other duties related or similar to the type described above Job Requirements: Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments, graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting, preparation, interpretation, use and checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data. Work from recipes, menus, requisitions, familiar with ordinary cooking routines. Over 9 up to 12 months of effective experience. Work Schedule: 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Days Off: Friday, Saturday # **QUALIFICATIONS****MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE**## 9 to 12 months of effective experience**REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS**None **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.### Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.### **COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT**This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement. **SALARY AND BENEFITS**For details on starting pay rate and progression, please see the above collective bargaining agreement. 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