Part Time - Food Service - Worker

The Pennsylvania State University; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Hazleton Housing & Food Services is seeking two Part-Time Food Service Workers to support dining operations on campus. Two openings offer different evening and daytime shifts, with duties including food preparation, station setup, and maintaining safety and cleanliness standard across serving lines and displays.

The roles require knowledge of daily menus and portion control, and ongoing adherence to food safety guidelines and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items to be served such as salads, muffins, sandwiches, fruit, yogurt and other simple menu items as directed.
• Set up and check dishes, utensils, signs, condiments for serving lines and food bars.
• Maintain quality, freshness and cleanliness of food bars and serving areas; replace items not meeting standards.
• Set up displays and props for daily service and special events.
• Work on serving counters; be knowledgeable about daily menus and ingredients; ensure proper portions.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Hazleton Housing & Food Services seeks to hire two Part-Time Food Service Workers. There are two openings available. Please see descriptions and job duties below.

Two Openings Available

• 1st Opening - Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• 2nd Opening - Sunday 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Monday through Thursday 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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 and food bars according to menu.
• Maintain quality, freshness and cleanliness of food bars, condiments, dessert stations and the areas in which they are served. 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. Move food to and from serving counter and food bars as required.
• Replenish and rotate stock in merchandiser displays and on food bars 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.

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.

EEO IS THE LAW

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.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster

PA State Labor Law Poster

Penn State Policies

Copyright Information

Hotlines