Part Time - Student - Blue Apple Café Worker (Fall 2026)

Penn State University; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee meal discount

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Penn State University in Media, PA, seeks staff for its Food Services at the Brandywine Campus. The role offers flexible hours and competitive pay starting at $12.00 per hour. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving, and maintaining cleanliness. Employees enjoy a discount on meals during work hours and opportunities for promotion and management training. This position also provides valuable culinary experience alongside professional chefs. Join a welcoming environment dedicated to equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends.
• Basic culinary skills or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and serving at various stations.
• Washing dishes and maintaining cleanliness.

Job description

Job Description

Working for Housing and Food Services at The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus offers competitive wages, flexible scheduling, convenient locations, and a welcoming environment to enhance your work experience. Student openings are available at the Blue Apple Cafe.

Employee meal discount during working hours is provided.

Job Duties

• Food preparation, made to order serving stations, coffee shop, washing dishes and cleaning.
• Excellent opportunity to work with trained chefs and learn culinary skills.

May work up to 20 hours per week, weekends included.

Wages start at $12.00 per hour, with opportunities for tenure‑base and merit increases. This opening also offers the opportunity for promotion and management training.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.