Dining Hall Worker

Penn State University • University Park, PA

129d • $17 - $19

About The Position

Penn State Residential Food Service (Dining Commons) is searching for a full time Dining Hall Worker (University Park) to join their team. Duties include preparing machines for operations, reporting malfunctions to the supervisor, cleaning and washing soiled dishes, glasses, silverware, trays, utensils, conveyor belts and other equipment, and maintaining work areas in a clean and orderly condition. The position involves various cleaning tasks, serving food and beverages, and operating kitchen equipment. The work schedule includes multiple shifts available.

Requirements

• Requires the use of simple writing, adding, subtracting, whole numbers and the carrying out of instructions
• Use of fixed gauges and direct reading instruments and devices in which interpretation is not required
• Up to 3 months of effective experience

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 de-tarnish 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
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent healthcare and tuition discounts for employees and their families
• Generous retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Wide variety of professional development opportunities
• Supportive work and family benefits
• Wealth of health and wellness programs and resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed