Part Time - Food Service - Food Production Worker

The Pennsylvania State University; Mont Alto (Franklin County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Penn State University in Franklin County, Mont Alto, is seeking responsible and energetic employees for its Campus Dining for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. The position may involve up to 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. The role offers competitive wages, flexible scheduling, and a welcoming environment.

Responsibilities include working on the serving line, cooking to order, ensuring cleanliness, and preparing food items, among other duties.

Qualifications

• Responsible and energetic individuals needed.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge of food safety and cooking procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on the serving line and food stations.
• Cook to order and prepare various food items.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of work areas.

Job description

Job Overview

Campus Dining at Penn State Mont Alto Housing and Food Services is looking for responsible and energetic employees for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. The position may involve up to 20 hours per week, with work shifts that include evenings and weekends. The role offers competitive wages, flexible scheduling, convenient location, and a welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 needed.
• Cook to order and finish short preparation foods such as hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, pizza, and breakfast items; dispense food following portion control, product timing, and temperature guidelines.
• Set up and check dishes, utensils, signs, condiments, and other items 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, mixers, slicers, choppers, and coffee/beverage machines.
• Clean work area, dining area, and equipment; ensure general cleanliness and sanitation by following established guidelines to maintain 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.