Food Service and Production Worker (Beaver) - Grade 9

Penn State University • Center Township, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Penn State is searching for a full time Food Service and Production Worker (Beaver) - Grade 9 to join the team. This role involves a variety of duties related to food preparation, customer service, and maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the work and dining areas. The position also includes training and directing part-time employees and performing general cleaning tasks throughout the facility.

Requirements

• Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments, graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting, preparation, interpretation, use and checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data.
• Over 3 months up to and including 12 months of effective experience.
• Requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties.
• A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Take orders from customers and dispense products following portion control, timing of products and temperature guidelines
• Suggest certain products to customer to help with sales mix and increase sales
• Position and check required utensils, equipment, signage, and food products according to the in-house and branded concept menu standards
• Set up, operate, and close out register
• Place money in safe and make change as needed
• Prepare items for sale following established procedures and specifications detailed by in-house and branded concept standards
• Attend specialized off-site training that may be required for work
• Ensure customer service in unit meets or exceeds departmental standards
• Set up, open, operate, and close unit according to policies, guidelines, and procedures set by the individual unit
• Operate various equipment such as broiler, grills, fryers, beverage machines, microwave ovens, pizza ovens, bun toasters, slicers
• Transfer, receive, store, rotate and inventory food supplies
• Notify management of any shortages or problems concerning food and supplies
• Store requisitioned food items and leftovers
• Maintain work area and dining area in a clean and orderly condition
• Wash and store pots and pans and equipment at pot sink area
• Train and direct work of part-time employees in the various phases of the operation
• Notify management of any problems
• Maintain proper uniform
• Ensure part-time employees are following proper dress code
• Clean janitor closet
• Vacuum carpeting in dining areas
• Operate equipment such as floor machines, buffer, vacuum cleaner, window washer, etc.
• Report malfunctions of equipment to supervisor
• Clean floors, ceilings, walls, windows, and lavatories, using ladder when necessary
• Sweep, dust, mop, wash, scrub, wax, buff, strip, seal, and perform related activities in locations such as offices, storerooms, locker rooms, receiving dock, garbage area, dining room, etc.
• Assist in moving seating modules to designated arrangements for special functions
• Dismantle and clean exhaust system and filters
• Empty, clean and maintain garbage and trash cans
• Notify supervisor of emergency situations; handle if possible until arrival
• Check with supervisor over general operating procedures

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed