Fast Food Worker

Penn State University•University Park, IL

About The Position

Penn State is seeking a full-time Fast Food Worker to prepare and sell food, serve customers, and support the operation of a food-service unit. The position follows portion-control, timing, temperature, and food-preparation standards for in-house and branded concepts. It also involves operating and closing a register, handling cash, maintaining supplies and inventory, keeping work and dining areas clean, and following unit policies and procedures. The worker may attend specialized off-site training for branded concept units and train and direct part-time employees. The role requires 3 to 6 months of effective experience and the ability to use commercial English, grammar, and arithmetic, along with basic formulas, charts, tables, specifications, schedules, and records. The work schedule is 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday off. Employment requires successful completion of background check(s).

Requirements

3 to 6 months of effective experience.
Ability to use commercial English, grammar, and arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with decimals and fractions.
Ability to make simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, and adjustable measuring instruments requiring interpretation.
Ability to post, prepare, interpret, use, and check reports, forms, records, and comparable data.
Successful completion of required background check(s).
Must be authorized to work in the United States; Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment visa.

Responsibilities

Take customer orders and dispense products according to portion-control, product-timing, and temperature guidelines.
Suggest products to customers to support the sales mix and increase sales.
Position and check utensils, equipment, signage, and food products against in-house and branded concept menu standards.
Set up, operate, and close out the register; place money in the safe and make change as needed.
Prepare items for sale according to established procedures and specifications.
Attend specialized off-site training that may be required for work in branded concept units.
Ensure customer service meets or exceeds departmental standards.
Set up, open, operate, and close the unit according to its policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Operate food-service equipment, including broilers, grills, fryers, beverage machines, microwave ovens, bun toasters, and slicers.
Maintain clean and orderly work and dining areas.
Check food and supply stock; transfer, receive, store, rotate, and inventory supplies.
Notify management about shortages, supply problems, other problems, and maintenance needs.
Train and direct part-time employees in various phases of the operation.
Maintain a proper uniform and ensure part-time employees follow the dress code.