Part Time - Student - Retail Dining Worker (Fall 2026)

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible schedules

On campus involvement

Leadership opportunities

Shift drinks

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) HUB Dining offers student employment across multiple on-campus locations. We are seeking motivated student staff to deliver exceptional service, prepare food items, and maintain high food-safety standards during the Fall 2026 semester.

Roles include Burger King, McAlister’s Deli, Sbarro Kitchen Prep, HUB Food Court, Jamba, and Slim Chickens, with starting pay of $13.00 per hour and up to 18 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Enrollment as a full-time student for Fall 2026 semester.
• Team player with ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic reading and English-speaking skills.
• Proven ability to follow direction and quality standards.
• Ability to stand for lengthy periods and perform lifting (50+ lbs.).
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and build food items while providing customer service.
• Adhere to food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Team player

Multitasking

English literacy

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

HUB Dining Student Employment

With a team of experienced professional staff, Penn State Retail Dining provides spectacular food and beverages to faculty, staff, students and guests at the University Park Campus. We are currently looking for multiple student staff who are highly motivated, outgoing, polite, engaged and service‑minded individuals. Our focus on students in the workplace is one of the many concepts that differentiate us from other local food service providers. Join us for the Fall 2026 Semester! HUB Dining locations are actively hiring Penn State Students who exhibit elevated levels of professionalism and are committed to providing an exceptional dining experience through authentic service and extraordinary food.

Available Openings

• Burger King
• McAlister’s Deli
• Sbarro Kitchen Prep
• HUB Food Court
• Jamba
• Slim Chickens

Job Duties

The Student Food Service Worker is responsible for preparing and/or building food items while providing customer service and adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures.

Requirements and Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Employment contingent upon applicant maintaining full‑time academic enrollment for Fall 2026 semester.
• A team player, ability to juggle multiple priorities, and working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Basic reading and English‑speaking skills.
• Proven ability to follow direction and adhere to quality expectations and standards.
• Ability to stand for lengthy periods and perform various motor skills such as lifting (50+ lbs.), reaching, bending, twisting, pushing, squatting and grasping as needed.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Compensation and Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Free Meals
• Shift Drinks
• On Campus Involvement
• Leadership Opportunities
• Ability Build Professional Relationships
• Starting pay of $13.00/hr.
• Openings are limited to 18 hours a week with a minimum of 6 hours a week.

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