Food Service Worker - Lincoln University

Thompson Hospitality; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

A major food service provider is seeking a Food Service Worker for its campus dining facility at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. This role is crucial for delivering excellent food service and involves tasks such as food preparation, customer service, and maintaining cleanliness in the dining and kitchen areas. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be adaptable, with strong communication skills. A background check and drug test are required for this position. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Prior food service experience preferred but not required.
• Adaptability and physical stamina for a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Pass a background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items following recipes and portion sizes.
• Provide exceptional customer service and address concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness following safety standards.
• Assist with stocking supplies and equipment.
• Follow food safety regulations.

Skills

Customer-oriented

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Looking to be part of a fast‑paced team that brings great food and service to life? The Food Service Worker in our campus dining facility at Lincoln University is an essential team member responsible for various tasks in the food service operation. This role involves food preparation, customer service, maintaining cleanliness, and contributing to a positive dining experience for students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items following recipes and portion sizes for consistent quality and timely service.
• Provide exceptional customer service, taking orders, answering inquiries, and addressing concerns.
• Maintain dining, kitchen, and serving area cleanliness following safety standards.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and stocking supplies and equipment.
• Follow food safety and health regulations and cooperate with team members to ensure smooth dining operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior food service experience preferred but not required.
• Customer‑oriented with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Adaptability and physical stamina for a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Pass a background check and drug test.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 30 pounds (supplies, trays, equipment)
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive motions as required
• Manual dexterity to handle food, utensils, cleaning tools, and kitchen equipment safely
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced food service environment with exposure to heat, cold, moisture, and noise

Who We Are:

Lincoln University is a historically Black university located in Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, USA. Founded in 1854, it is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States and holds a significant historical legacy in providing education to African American students. Lincoln University offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing academic excellence, research, and community service.

Thompson Hospitality is one of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.