Catering Worker (University Park) - Grade 9

The Pennsylvania State University•University Park, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Penn State is searching for a full time Catering Worker (University Park) - Grade 9 to join the team. This role involves a variety of tasks related to food service, cleaning, and general maintenance within the catering and kitchen environments.

Requirements

Requires the use of simple writing, adding, subtracting, whole numbers and the carrying out of instructions; and the use of fixed gauges and direct reading instruments and devices in which interpretation is not required.
Up to and including 3 months of effective experience.
Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Prepare machines for operations; report malfunctions to supervisor; drain and clean machines
Clean and wash soiled dishes, glasses, silverware, utensils, and other equipment
Remove, stack, store clean dishes in proper areas
Clean, burnish and detarnish silver, remove stains from china and glasses, as scheduled
Wash, scour, rinse, dry and properly store pots and pans used in kitchen areas
Serve food and beverages as required
Wear all uniforms required
Operate kitchen equipment such as dish machine, floor scrubbing equipment, carpet cleaning equipment
Clean, sweep, mop, wax and buff, strip and seal assigned areas such as floors in kitchens and dining rooms, concession stands, stairs and dock floors, following daily and weekly periodic cleansing schedules
Set up buffet areas, meeting rooms following diagrams
Use ladders in the cleaning of windows, ceilings, walls and light fixtures, also replace light bulbs, when necessary
Clean various locations, such as, kitchen areas, concession stands, offices, restrooms, storage rooms, receiving dock, stairwells, and dining rooms
Collect and remove refuse, garbage, etc., to designated locations
Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition
Make minor adjustments such as, tightening screws, adjusting belts, replacing cotter keys, screws, etc.
Report any malfunctions or damage to equipment, furnishings or facilities to supervisor
Assist the storeroom clerk in receiving and storing, issuing and delivering foods and supplies to indicated locations; report discrepancies to storeroom clerk or supervisor
Work from directions or requisitions to select and deliver foods and supplies to various preparation centers
Clean, process, portion various raw food products
Operate university vehicle as required in the performance of assigned duties