Part Time - Food Service - Worker

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

Job summary

Penn State Hazleton Housing & Food Services seeks two Part-Time Food Service Workers to support daily dining operations. You will prepare simple menu items, set up serving lines, and keep service areas clean and well stocked.

Shifts include Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or Sunday 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Monday–Thursday 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with emphasis on food safety, turnover, and teamwork in a fast-paced campus environment.

Qualifications

• Background checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items such as salads, muffins, sauces and wraps for service.
• Set up dishes, utensils and condiments for serving lines.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of food bars and stations.
• Monitor temperatures and portion sizes; rotate stock as needed.
• Assist with event setup and daily food displays.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

Part Time - Food Service - Worker page is loaded## Part Time - Food Service - Workerlocations: Penn State Hazletontime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: REQ\\_0000083234# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the. 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 to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click \"Apply\" and complete .**Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see .****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 .**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.