Part Time - Student - Food Services Employee

Penn State University

Pennsylvania

On-site

USD 13,638 - 19,424

Part time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Discounted student meals
Flexible scheduling
Free shift meal

Job summary

Penn State University in Pennsylvania is hiring a part-time Student Food Services Employee at the Mont Alto campus. This role offers flexible scheduling and competitive wages starting at $12.00 per hour. Students will work at the Mill Café, up to 20 hours per week, including weekends.

Responsibilities include serving food, following safety protocols, and maintaining cleanliness. Enjoy benefits like free shift meals and discounts on other meal periods while gaining valuable work experience in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

  • Availability to work up to 20 hours per week, including weekends.
  • Ability to follow portion control and product timing guidelines.
  • Understanding of food safety protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Serve food and maintain knowledge of menu items.
  • Cook to order and assist with food preparation.
  • Monitor food temperatures and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Knowledge of menus and recipe ingredients
Food safety and sanitation
Ability to cook and prepare food

Job description

## Part Time - Student - Food Services EmployeeApplylocations: Penn State Mont Altotime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000079790# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. 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 login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.** **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 openings are available at the Mill Café. Students may work up to 20 hours/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. **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.
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