Part Time - Student - Food Services Employee

The Pennsylvania State University; Mont Alto (Franklin County); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meals

Discounted student meals

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking student employees for the Mill Café at the Mont Alto Campus. The position offers flexible scheduling with a starting wage of $12.00 per hour, along with benefits such as free shift meals and meal discounts. Students may work up to 20 hours per week, including weekends.

Responsibilities include serving food, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety guidelines are followed. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Strong attention to detail for food safety and sanitation.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on serving counter and food stations.
• Cook to order and prepare food as required.
• Ensure proper food portioning and serve food.

Skills

Knowledge of menus and recipe ingredients

Monitoring food temperatures

Cleanliness and sanitation

Job description

Job Description and Position Requirements

Working for Housing and Food Services at The Pennsylvania State University Mont Alto Campus offers competitive wages, flexible scheduling, convenient location, discounted student meals and a welcoming environment to enhance your work experience.

Student Position Details

Student openings are available at the Mill Café. Students may work up to 20 hours per week, weekends included. Starting wage is $12.00 per hour, with bonus increases for working 14 hours a week or more. Student employees receive a free shift meal and a student meal discount on all other meal periods.

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; 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.
• Monitor food temperatures and make adjustments as necessary; maintain accurate temperature logs when required.
• Wash, scour, rinse, and dry soiled pots and pans, utensils, serving bowls, glasses, silverware, etc., using dishwasher or by hand; sort and store materials in proper location.
• Clean work area and equipment and ensure general cleanliness and sanitation by following established guidelines to ensure proper food safety and sanitation.

Background Checks/Clearances

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

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.