Catering Worker (Harrisburg) - Grade 9

Penn State University•Harrisburg, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Penn State is seeking a full-time Catering Worker in Harrisburg. The position performs dishwashing, cleaning, food service, food preparation, storeroom support, and related facility and equipment duties. The worker operates kitchen and cleaning equipment and may operate a University vehicle as part of assigned duties. The role requires up to and including three months of effective experience and basic writing, arithmetic, and ability to follow instructions. Employment is contingent on successful completion of required background checks; operating a motor vehicle also requires a valid driver’s license and successful motor vehicle records check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; Penn State does not sponsor staff employment visas. This position is represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8.

Requirements

Up to and including three months of effective experience.
Ability to use simple writing and arithmetic, including adding and subtracting whole numbers, and to carry out instructions.
Ability to use fixed gauges and direct-reading instruments and devices that do not require interpretation.
A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check are required because operating a motor vehicle is part of the job duties.
Successful completion of University-required background checks.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; Penn State does not sponsor staff employment visas.

Responsibilities

Prepare machines for operation, report malfunctions to a supervisor, and drain and clean machines.
Clean and wash soiled dishes, glasses, silverware, utensils, and other equipment; remove, stack, and store clean dishes in designated areas.
Clean, burnish, and detarnish silver and 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 and wear required uniforms.
Operate kitchen equipment, including dish machines, floor-scrubbing equipment, and carpet-cleaning equipment.
Clean, sweep, mop, wax, buff, strip, and seal assigned areas according to daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
Set up buffet areas and meeting rooms according to diagrams.
Use ladders to clean windows, ceilings, walls, and light fixtures, and replace light bulbs when necessary.
Clean kitchen areas, concession stands, offices, restrooms, storage rooms, receiving docks, stairwells, and dining rooms.
Collect and remove refuse and garbage to designated locations and maintain clean, orderly work areas.
Make minor equipment adjustments, such as tightening screws, adjusting belts, and replacing cotter keys or screws.
Report equipment, furnishings, or facility malfunctions or damage to a supervisor.
Assist the storeroom clerk with receiving, storing, issuing, and delivering foods and supplies; report discrepancies to the storeroom clerk or supervisor.
Select and deliver foods and supplies to preparation centers based on directions or requisitions.
Clean, process, and portion various raw food products.
Operate a University vehicle as required for assigned duties.