Part Time - Food Service - Food Production Worker

Davita Inc.; Mont Alto (Franklin County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Mont Alto Dining is seeking responsible employees for the 2025-2026 Academic Year to work in food preparation and customer service. This role offers competitive wages and a flexible schedule, perfect for students or anyone seeking part-time work in a welcoming environment.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Ability to follow simple recipes and work with food safely.
• Experience in food service is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food at the dining facility.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the workspace.
• Knowledgeable about menu items and portion control.

Skills

Food Safety

Customer Service

Time Management

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Mont Alto Housing and Food Services Campus Dining is looking for responsible and energetic employees. Working for Campus Dining offers competitive wages, flexible scheduling, convenient location and a welcoming environment to enhance your work experience. Join our team for the 2025-2026 Academic Year!

• May work a maximum of 20 hours/week
• Work shifts include evenings and weekends

Job Duties

• Work on the serving line and food stations as required; be knowledgeable about menus and recipe ingredients; ensure correct portion size is distributed; move food to and from serving line and food bars as required.
• Cook to order and finish short preparation foods, such as hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, pizza, breakfast items, etc.; dispense food following portion control, product timing and temperature guidelines.
• Set up and check dishes, utensils, signs, condiments, etc. for serving lines and food bars.
• Prepare items for serving, including vegetables, salads, dressings, sauces, condiments, baked goods, sandwiches, wraps, parfaits, etc.
• Prepare and serve hot and cold specialty coffee drinks, tea, smoothies, and other beverages.
• Follow simple recipes and job aides.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage;stock, rotate, and replenish products; check for quality and freshness and take corrective action as required.
• Operate equipment including broilers, grills, fryers, convection/combi ovens, pizza and toaster ovens, dough press, steam tables, kettles, blenders, food processors, mixer, slicer, chopper, coffee/beverage machines,etc.
• Clean work area, dining area, and equipment; ensure general cleanliness and sanitation by following established guidelines to ensure proper food safety; monitor food temperatures and make adjustments as necessary; maintain accurate temperature logs when required.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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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.

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