Dining Hall Worker

Penn State University•University Park, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Penn State University Park Residential Dining is searching for a full time Dining Hall Worker to join their team. This role involves a variety of tasks related to food service operations, including machine operation and maintenance, dishwashing, dining hall setup, food serving, and general cleaning of various campus areas. The position requires the ability to follow instructions and perform basic tasks with simple tools and equipment.

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 3 months of effective experience.
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, trays, utensils, conveyor belts and other equipment
Remove, stack and store clean dishes in proper areas
Bleach or otherwise remove stains from china and glasses, as scheduled; polish brass, stainless steel, etc.; Clean, burnish and detarnish silver
Wash, scour, rinse, dry and properly store pots and pans used in preparation of meals
Set up dining hall serving counters, beverage and condiment stations, with appropriate food, beverage, ice and supplies; replenish serving lines with silver, trays, napkins and dishes, as needed
Serve food and/or beverages in posted portion sizes; turn warmer units on or off before and after each meal
Return food, dishes, utensils, etc. to kitchen when serving line is closed
Operate kitchen equipment such as potato peeler, dish machine, scrubbing machine, buffer, etc.
Clean, sweep, mop, wax and buff, strip and seal assigned areas, such as floors in dining rooms, around counters, traffic areas, stairs and basement floors, following daily and weekly periodic cleaning schedules
Use ladders and scaffolding in the cleaning of windows, ceilings, walls and light fixtures; also replace light bulbs, when necessary
Clean various locations, such as offices, kitchen areas, snack bars, serving pantry, linen room, rest rooms, receiving dock, garbage areas, elevators, storerooms, stairwells, etc.
Collect and remove refuse, garbage, etc. to be designated locations; operate incinerators and disposals, as required
Assist in unloading and distributing incoming supplies and taking inventory
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 malfunction or damage to equipment, furnishings or facilities to supervisor
Perform other duties related or similar to the type described above