Part Time - Food Service - Worker

Penn State University; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University in Harrisburg seeks a food service worker to prepare items, manage serving lines, and monitor quality and portion sizes. The role requires maintaining cleanliness and following safety guidelines across equipment and stations.

Responsibilities include operating kitchen equipment, stocking and rotating stock, recording temperatures, and assisting with daily menus and special events. This is an on-site campus position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items to be served such as salads, dressings, baked goods, sandwiches, fruit, yogurt and parfaits following simple recipes.
• Set up dishes, utensils, condiments, and signage for serving lines.
• Check products for appearance, quality, and portion size; replace items not meeting standards.
• Set up food displays and props for daily service and special events.
• Be knowledgeable about daily menus; ensure correct portion sizes are distributed.
• Replenish and rotate stock to maintain freshness.
• Maintain food service records and monitor food temperatures; log as required.
• Operate and clean equipment (mixers, slicers, ovens, etc.) and clean work areas to ensure sanitation.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see here.

Job Duties

• Prepare food items to be served such as, salad dressing, salads, vegetables, condiments, muffins, baked goods, sauces, sandwiches, wraps, fruit, yogurt and pudding parfaits, sushi, hard boiled eggs and other simple menu items as directed. Follow simple recipes in cooking or preparing ingredients for all of the above.
• Set up and check dishes, utensils, signs, condiments, etc. for serving lines according to menu.
• Check products to ensure they meet established standards of appearance, quality and portion size. Replace all products that do not meet standards.
• Set up food displays and props/decorations for daily service and special events.
• Work on serving counter and food stations as required. Be knowledgeable about daily menus and recipe ingredients. Ensure correct portion size is distributed.
• Replenish and rotate stock to maintain quality and freshness.
• Maintain food service records. Monitor food volume prepared and leftovers at end of meal.
• Operate and clean equipment such as, mixer, chopper, cutter, meat/cheese slicer, can opener, under-counter dish machine, toaster, blender, pasta cooker, rice cooker, fryer, coffee brewer, convection oven, etc. Clean refrigerator, tables, sinks and pans.
• Clean work area and equipment and ensure general cleanliness and sanitation by following established guidelines to ensure proper food safety and sanitation. Monitor food temperatures and make adjustments as necessary; maintain accurate temperature logs when required.
• Clean floors, carpets and stairs by sweeping, wet and dry mopping, or vacuuming as instructed. Perform periodic and special cleaning duties as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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

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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