Temporary Cook II; Penn Dining Services

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 9,600 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Residential & Hospitality Services is seeking a Temporary Local 54 Cook II to join Penn Dining Services in Philadelphia. You will follow HACCP procedures, prepare and restock food, and help maintain a clean, safe dining environment.

We require 0-1 year of food service experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the flexibility to work seven days a week. This nine-month position supports on-campus dining operations and student services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 0-1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Recent experience in food service preferred.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate and implement management direction.
• Ability to lift 10-25 lbs.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, 7 day per week operation.
• Position is for 9 months per year.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, display, and serve ingredients and food items in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Follow HACCP procedures and other monitoring methods when handling, preparing, serving, and storing foods and chemicals.
• Responsible for serving and restocking food, beverages, condiments, dishes, and other items in their proper areas.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and proper storage of all areas and equipment.
• Communicate with management about needs for foods, ingredients, and supplies; update managers on safety and stock rotation issues.
• Assist with maintenance of dining halls and related service areas.
• Replenish hand soap and towels and assist in cleaning and setup of the dining hall.
• Assist in stocking and delivering food, chemicals, and other supplies and equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Lifting 10-25 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Temporary Cook II; Penn Dining Services

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer inPhiladelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranksamong the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & WorldReport survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provideopportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach toscholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been consistentlyranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award fromForbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city ofPhiladelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urbancampus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, andrecreational activities. With its historical significance andlandmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety ofatmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home forwork and play.

Posted Job Title

Temporary Cook II; Penn Dining Services

Job Profile Title

Temporary Local 54

Job Description Summary

Residential & Hospitality Services is one of 18 departmentsreporting to the Division of Business Services. Consistent with theBusiness Services mission, our underlying philosophy is to provideour clients with high quality services in a fiscally responsiblemanner. Residential & Hospitality Services is a group ofdedicated, innovative, and student-centered staff that oversee theon-campus living and dining, as well as conferences, programs andevents hosted at Penn. The team works closely with other partnersto provide students and guests with services that support livingand learning at the University of Pennsylvania.

Job Description

Temporary Local 54 Cook II Job Description

Responsibilities

• Prepare, display, and serve ingredients and food items in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Follow all correct Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point(HACCP) procedures and other monitoring methods when handling,preparing, serving, and storing foods and chemicals.
• Responsible for serving and restocking food, beverages,condiments, dishes, and other items in their proper areas in anattractive, safe, and sanitary fashion.
• Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation, andproper storage of all areas assigned as well as tools and utensilsutilized.
• Required to communicate with management, supervisors, andfellow employees about needs for foods, ingredients, and supplies;keep management, supervisors, and workers aware of potential safetyand stock rotation problems.
• Assist with the maintenance of other areas in the dining halls,including but not limited to dining rooms, tray belts, dish roomcarts, lowerators, bus carts, refrigerator carts, and warmingcarts.
• Replenish hand soap and towels and otherwise assist in thecleaning and set-up of the entire dining hall or special serviceareas as needed.
• Assist in stocking and delivering food, chemicals and othersupplies and equipment as needed.
• Properly utilize, clean, and sanitize garbage disposals andtheir surrounding areas.
• Remove and correctly dispose of trash and other waste andrecyclable materials, utilizing correct procedures for transportingfood and waste separately, and will clean and sanitize all trashcans and dumpsters.
• Properly clean, sanitize and store all pots, pans, utensils,and other equipment, meeting all safety, sanitation, and HACCPprocedures in the process. Storage shelves, cleaning equipment,sinks and surrounding floor and wall areas are to be kept clean,sanitary, and free of clutter always.
• Utilize proper \"clean as you go\" techniques and safety mats toprevent spills and other hazards from presenting dangers to allemployees. Promptly return clean dishes, silverware, and otherequipment to the appropriate areas. Disassemble the dish machineand its associated parts, properly clean and sanitize all parts onthe dish machine and reassemble for use during the next serviceperiod. Sweep, mop, and clean all service areas, floors, mats,counters, and dish belt areas.
• Periodically descale machine with approved chemicals and safetyequipment, with the approval of management, to ensure lime buildupis controlled. Maintain all associated temperatures and HACCPrecords.

Qualifications

A High School Diploma or GED is preferred and 0-1 year ofexperience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Recent experience in food service preferred. Demonstrated customerservice skills. Ability to communicate and implement managementdirection. Ability to lift 10 - 25 lbs. Must be willing to workflexible hours, 7 day per week operation. Position is for 9 monthsper year.

About Residential & Hospitality Services

Residential & Hospitality Services is one of 17 departmentsreporting to the Division of Business Services. Consistent with theBusiness Services mission, our underlying philosophy is to provideour clients with high quality services in a fiscally responsiblemanner. Residential & Hospitality Services is a group ofdedicated, innovative, and student-centered staff that oversee theon-campus living and dining, as well as conferences, programs andevents hosted at Penn. The team works closely with other partnersto provide students and guests with services that support livingand learning at the University of Pennsylvania.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Residential and Hospitality Services

Pay Range

$7.25 - $17.92 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to therequirements of the position, and in alignment with salary rangesbased on external market data for the job's level. Internalorganization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

A background check may be required after a conditional job offer ismade. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical,prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurancebenefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans tohelp you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, andSupplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on apre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investmentoptions through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACAguidelines.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state, or local law.