Dining Hall Worker

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University Park Residential Dining is seeking a full-time Dining Hall Worker to join the team. Responsibilities include setting up serving counters, cleaning dishes and equipment, operating kitchen machines and maintaining clean dining areas.

The role involves assisting with daily tasks, reporting issues to a supervisor, and ensuring food service areas meet standards. Multiple shifts available and union involvement noted.

Qualifications

• Requires basic arithmetic and following written instructions.
• Up to 3 months of effective experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare machines for operations.
• Report malfunctions to supervisor.
• Drain and clean machines.
• Clean and wash dishes, glasses, silverware, trays, utensils, conveyor belts and other equipment.
• Remove, stack and store clean dishes in proper areas.
• Bleach or remove stains from china and glasses; polish brass and stainless steel.
• Wash, scour, rinse, dry and store pots and pans used in meal prep.
• Set up dining hall serving counters and beverage/condiment stations; replenish serving lines.
• Serve food/beverages in posted portion sizes; manage warmers as needed.
• Return food, dishes, utensils to kitchen when lines close.
• Operate kitchen equipment like potato peeler, dish machine, scrubbing machine, buffer.
• Clean, sweep, mop, wax and buff floors; maintain areas per schedule.
• Use ladders to clean fixtures; replace bulbs as needed.
• Clean offices, kitchen areas, snack bars, linen room, restrooms, dock, etc.
• Collect and remove refuse; assist in unloading supplies and taking inventory.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Make minor equipment adjustments as needed.
• Report malfunctions to supervisor.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State University Park Residential Dining is searching for a full time Dining Hall Worker to join their team.

• Prepare machines for operations
• report malfunctions to supervisor
• drain and clean machines
• Clean and wash soiled dishes, glasses, silverware, trays, utensils, conveyor belts and other equipment
• Remove, stack and store clean dishes in proper areas
• Bleach or otherwise remove stains from china and glasses, as scheduled; polish brass, stainless steel, etc.; Clean, burnish and detarnish silver
• Wash, scour, rinse, dry and properly store pots and pans used in preparation of meals
• Set up dining hall serving counters, beverage and condiment stations, with appropriate food, beverage, ice and supplies; replenish serving lines with silver, trays, napkins and dishes, as needed
• Serve food and/or beverages in posted portion sizes; turn warmer units on or off before and after each meal
• Return food, dishes, utensils, etc. to kitchen when serving line is closed
• Operate kitchen equipment such as potato peeler, dish machine, scrubbing machine, buffer, etc.
• Clean, sweep, mop, wax and buff, strip and seal assigned areas, such as floors in dining rooms, around counters, traffic areas, stairs and basement floors, following daily and weekly periodic cleaning schedules
• Use ladders and scaffolding in the cleaning of windows, ceilings, walls and light fixtures; also replace light bulbs, when necessary
• Clean various locations, such as offices, kitchen areas, snack bars, serving pantry, linen room, rest rooms, receiving dock, garbage areas, elevators, storerooms, stairwells, etc.
• Collect and remove refuse, garbage, etc. to be designated locations; operate incinerators and disposals, as required
• Assist in unloading and distributing incoming supplies and taking inventory
• 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 malfunction or damage to equipment, furnishings or facilities to supervisor
• Perform other duties related or similar to the type described above

Job Requirements

Requires the use of simple writing, adding, subtracting, whole numbers and the carrying out of instructions; and the use of fixed gauges and direct reading instruments and devices in which interpretation is not required.

Up to 3 months of effective experience.

Work Schedule

Multiple shifts available

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

These positions are part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

For details on starting pay rate and progression, please see the above collective bargaining agreement. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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