Fast Food Worker

The Pennsylvania State University•University Park, FL

About The Position

Penn State is seeking a full-time Fast Food Worker to prepare and sell food in an in-house or branded-concept unit. The role includes customer service, order taking, product preparation, register operation, food and supply inventory, and maintaining clean, orderly work areas. The worker also trains and directs part-time employees and communicates problems, shortages, and maintenance needs to management. Employment requires successful completion of background check(s), and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; Penn State does not sponsor employment visas. This position is represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. The scheduled hours are 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday off.

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, and wiring diagrams, and to interpret and use adjustable measuring instruments and graduations.
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 employment visas.

Responsibilities

Take customer orders and dispense products while following portion control, product timing, and temperature guidelines.
Suggest products to customers to support sales mix and increase sales.
Position and check utensils, equipment, signage, and food products according to 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 when 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 equipment including broilers, grills, fryers, beverage machines, microwave ovens, bun toasters, and slicers.
Maintain the work and dining areas in a clean and orderly condition.
Check food and supply stock; transfer, receive, store, rotate, and inventory supplies.
Notify management of shortages, supply problems, other problems, and maintenance needs.
Train and direct part-time employees in various phases of the operation.
Maintain proper uniform and ensure part-time employees follow the dress code.