Food Service Production Worker

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a full-time Food Service Production Worker for Penn State University Park Residential Dining. You will prepare and assemble a variety of menu items, set up serving lines, and maintain cleanliness and quality across food stations.

Role requires following recipes, operating standard kitchen equipment, and guiding part-time staff as needed. A competitive benefits package is provided, including a generous tuition discount for employees and eligible

Qualifications

• Basic English and arithmetic provided requirements.
• Experience of up to 3 months preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare diverse menu items following simple recipes.
• Set up and maintain serving lines and food bars.
• Ensure quality, freshness and sanitation across food bars.

Skills

Food preparation

Follow recipes

Sanitation basics

Instruct part-time staff

Tools

Mixer

Chopper

Slicer

Dish machine

Job description

Job Description

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

Duties

• Prepare food items to be served such as, salad dressing, salads, vegetables, condiments, muffins,baked goods, sauces, sandwiches, wraps, fruit, yogurt and pudding parfaits, sushi, hard boiled eggs andother simple menu items as directed


• Follow simple recipes in cooking or preparing ingredients for allof the above


• Set up and check dishes, utensils, signs, condiments, etc. for serving lines and food bars according to menu


• Maintain quality, freshness and cleanliness of food bars, condiments, dessert stations and the areas inwhich they are served


• Check products to ensure they meet established standards of appearance,quality and portion size


• Replace all products that do not meet standards


• Set up food displays and props/decorations for daily service and special events


• Work on serving counter and food stations as required


• Be knowledgeable about daily menus andrecipe ingredients


• Ensure correct portion size is distributed


• Move food to and from serving counterand food bars as required


• Replenish and rotate stock in merchandiser displays and on food bars to maintain quality andfreshness


• Maintain food service records


• Monitor food volume prepared and leftovers at end of meal


• Operate and clean equipment such as, mixer, chopper, cutter, meat/cheese slicer, can opener,under-counter dish machine, toaster, blender, pasta cooker, rice cooker, fryer, coffee brewer, convectionoven, etc.


• Clean refrigerator, tables, sinks and pans


• Clean work area and equipment and ensure general cleanliness and sanitation by followingestablished guidelines to ensure proper food safety and sanitation


• Monitor food temperatures and make adjustments as necessary; maintain accurate temperature logs when required


• Instruct part-time employees when necessary


• Sort and restock laundry or linen as needed


• Clean floors, carpets and stairs by sweeping, wet and dry mopping, or vacuuming as instructe


• Perform periodic and special cleaning duties as required


• Take orders and ring up sales on cash register as necessary


• Make change as required

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, 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. Up to and including 3 months of effective experience.

Work Schedule

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.

Campus Security and Crime Statistics

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO Statement

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