Full‑Time Cook B — Campus Dining with 75% Tuition Discount

Penn State; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in University Park is seeking a Full-time Cook B to prepare, season, and cook foods for university dining halls, following standardized recipes and procedures. Duties include timing, quality checks, supervising assistants, and maintaining sanitary standards in a busy kitchen environment.

Experience in commercial kitchens and the ability to train new staff are valued. The role operates in multiple shifts with union backing and a generous benefits package

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and follow recipes and menus.
• Strong arithmetic skills for portions and measurements.
• Good English grammar and communication skills.
• Experience in commercial kitchen operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season and cook food according to recipes and procedures.
• Ensure food quality, temperature, and freshness for dining halls.
• Assist training of new staff and supervise others when needed.
• Maintain sanitary practices and safe equipment use.
• Manage leftovers and coordinate storage with supervisor.

Skills

Food preparation

Recipe adherence

Teamwork

English proficiency

Tools

Ovens

Grinders

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University in University Park is seeking a Full-time Cook B to prepare, season, and cook foods for university dining halls, following standardized recipes and procedures. Duties include timing, quality checks, supervising assistants, and maintaining sanitary standards in a busy kitchen environment.

Experience in commercial kitchens and the ability to train new staff are valued. The role operates in multiple shifts with union backing and a generous benefits package