Food Preparer B (Bryce Jordan Center)

Penn State University • Ferguson Township, PA

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About The Position

Penn State is searching for a full time Food Preparer B (Bryce Jordan Center) - Grade 7 to join the team. Duties include: Prepare, combine, season and/or cook food served in Bryce Jordan Center according to standardized recipes, methods and/or procedures; make advanced preparations for food items as required Prepare food in proper sequence in order to be served at predetermined times; check food prior to serving for proper flavor, appearance, etc.; report any deviations from accepted standards to Supervisor or Cook A Coordinate with supervisor to determine disposition and/or storage of leftover items Ensure that menu items are maintained at proper temperatures and freshness and that adequate amounts are available for customers Assist in training and answer questions for newly hired employees; occasionally direct the work of additional employees required for the preparation of meals Operate and clean utensils and equipment such as grinders, grills, slicers, mixers, food choppers, ovens, hoods, filters, deep fat fryers, sinks, steam jacketed kettles, steamers, etc.; check equipment daily to ensure proper working condition and cleanliness and report any malfunctions to Cook A or supervision as required Ensure that sanitary techniques are used in the preparation, handling and storage of food items.

Requirements

• Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions.
• Familiar with ordinary cooking routines.
• Over 9 up to 12 months of effective experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, combine, season and/or cook food served in Bryce Jordan Center according to standardized recipes.
• Make advanced preparations for food items as required.
• Prepare food in proper sequence to be served at predetermined times.
• Check food prior to serving for proper flavor, appearance, etc.
• Report any deviations from accepted standards to Supervisor or Cook A.
• Coordinate with supervisor to determine disposition and/or storage of leftover items.
• Ensure that menu items are maintained at proper temperatures and freshness.
• Assist in training and answer questions for newly hired employees.
• Occasionally direct the work of additional employees required for the preparation of meals.
• Operate and clean utensils and equipment such as grinders, grills, slicers, mixers, food choppers, ovens, hoods, filters, deep fat fryers, sinks, steam jacketed kettles, steamers, etc.
• Check equipment daily to ensure proper working condition and cleanliness.
• Report any malfunctions to Cook A or supervision as required.
• Ensure that sanitary techniques are used in the preparation, handling and storage of food items.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans.
• Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time