Food Service Production Worker

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount (75%)

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State University Park Residential Dining seeks a full-time Food Service Production Worker to join the team in University Park, PA. You will prepare a variety of items, follow recipes, and set up serving lines while ensuring quality, safety, and cleanliness.

You'll work across food bars, monitor temperatures, and assist with stock rotation. This role emphasizes accuracy in portioning, timely service, and teamwork in a fast-paced campus dining environment.

Qualifications

• Requires use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic; basic math and measurements.
• Must be able to follow simple recipes and maintain quality and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items to be served, including salads, sandwiches, and baked goods.
• Set up and check serving lines, displays and utensils for daily service.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards across bars and stations.
• Monitor portion sizes and rotate stock to maintain freshness.
• Assist with ordering, restocking, and closing duties as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

English proficiency

Basic math

Sanitation

Teamwork

Tools

Mixer

Chopper

Slicer

Grill/Flat-top

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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

• 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: 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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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 IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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