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

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Free Meals

Shift Drinks

On Campus Involvement

Leadership Opportunities

Job summary

Penn State University seeks students for the Student Food Service Worker position at HUB Dining. Responsibilities include preparing food and providing customer service, all while adhering to food safety standards. Applicants must exhibit excellent customer service and maintain full-time enrollment for Fall 2026. Compensation starts at $13.00/hr with flexible shifts limited to a maximum of 18 hours a week. Opportunities to build professional relationships and engage on campus are also offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to follow direction and adhere to quality expectations and standards.
• Ability to stand for lengthy periods and perform various physical tasks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent customer service

Interpersonal skills

Basic reading and English-speaking skills

Job description

# **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.* ## 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**# HUB Dining Student EmploymentWith 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.## Demonstrated Experience:* 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## The benefits of working with Hub Retail Dining Services:* Flexible Work Schedules* Free Meals* Shift Drinks* On Campus Involvement* Leadership Opportunities* Ability Build Professional Relationships## Compensation and Schedule:* **Starting pay of $13.00/hr.*** Openings are limited to 18 hours a week with a minimum of 6 hours a week.***Application reviews and the hiring process will begin immediately, hire date is contingent upon availability to start working indicated in the application questionnaire*.** **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.## 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.