Part Time - Food Service - Worker

Penn State University; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Altoona is seeking enthusiastic employees for its Campus Dining services for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Positions are available at various dining locations, offering flexible schedules, competitive wages, and a welcoming environment. Job duties include food preparation, serving, and maintaining food safety standards.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Convenient locations

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Responsible and energetic workers are required.
• Ability to follow recipes and portion control is needed.
• Knowledge of food safety is critical.

Responsibilities

• Serve food at serving counters and food stations.
• Cook short preparation foods like hamburgers and pizzas.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas.

Skills

Knowledge of menus and recipe ingredients

Ability to cook short preparation foods

Customer service skills

Food safety knowledge

Tools

Cash register

Food preparation equipment

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

• Openings are available at Port Sky Café, Coaster’s Coffee Bar and Common Grounds Convenience Store.
• May work a maximum of 20 hours/week
• Work shifts are typically 4 hours each.

Shifts vary, nights and weekends available!

Job Duties

• Work on serving counter and food stations as required; be knowledgeable about menus and recipe ingredients; ensure correct portion size is distributed; move food to and from serving counter and food bars as required.
• Cook to order and finish short preparation foods, such as hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, popcorn, soft pretzels, 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, muffins, baked goods, sandwiches, wraps, parfaits, sushi, 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, microwave/convection/combi ovens, pizza and toaster ovens, dough press, panini machine, pasta and rice cookers, 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.
• Take orders and ring up sales on cash register as necessary; make change as required.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

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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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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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