Part-Time Creamery Arts Festival Worker

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Penn State Berkey Creamery is seeking student workers for on‑campus, part‑time shifts during the Arts Festival and subsequent summer/fall weeks. Roles include scoop cold treats, operating registers, and delivering friendly customer service while upholding sanitation standards.

No prior experience is required; training will be provided. The positions may require a minimum 30 hours in the festival week and about 15 hours later, with optional fall shifts if

Qualifications

• no experience is required
• ability to follow simple directions and instructions from supervisors
• good customer service qualities

Responsibilities

• Scooping ice cream and serving customers
• Running the cash register and handling payments
• Providing exceptional customer service
• Cleaning and sanitizing as required per procedures

Skills

Customer service

Follow directions

Team player

Job description

Job Description and Position Requirements

The Penn State Berkey Creamery is currently seeking students who are looking for part-time work on campus, at our Creamery Arts Festival Tent. We are currently looking to fill the week of Arts Festival hours first, followed by the rest of summer and fall semester. You are welcome to start sooner, but the dates of July 6th-14th are what we need most. No experience is required and we will show you everything on the job. If hired, it is required to work a minimum of 30 hours during July 6th-11th, and approximately 15 hours from 7/12 to 7/14. If we have opening in our store for the Fall semester, we require you to work at least 2 shifts a week: one 4-hour shift during each weekend and one weekday shift.

Job Duties

• scooping ice cream
• running the registers
• providing exceptional customer service
• cleaning as needed following proper cleaning and sanitation procedures

Qualifications

• no experience is needed
• ability to follow simple directions and instructions from supervisors
• good customer service qualities

Allergy Warning

This position requires staff to handle nuts and nut-based products.

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