Food Service Worker (HUB)

Penn State University•University Park, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Penn State is searching for a full time Food Service Worker (HUB) - Grade 9 to join the team. This role involves a variety of tasks related to food preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment within the HUB. Key responsibilities include operating and cleaning food service machinery, washing dishes and equipment, setting up serving stations, serving food, and performing general cleaning duties throughout various campus locations. The position also assists with receiving and storing supplies and requires attention to detail in maintaining equipment and reporting any issues.

Requirements

Requires the use of simple writing, adding, subtracting, whole numbers and the carrying out of instructions; and the use of fixed gauges and direct reading instruments and devices in which interpretation is not required.
Up to 3 months of effective experience.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Prepare machines for operations; report malfunctions to supervisor; drain and clean machines
Clean and wash soiled dishes, glasses, silverware, trays, 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 detarnish silver
Wash, scour, rinse, dry and properly store all pots and pans used in preparation of meals
Set up 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 all food, dishes, utensils, etc. , to kitchen when serving line is closed
Operate kitchen equipment such as potato peeler, dishmachine, scrubbing machine, buffer, etc.
Clean, sweep, mop, wax and buff, strip, seal and vacuum assigned areas 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, restrooms, receiving dock, garbage areas, elevators, storerooms, stairwells, etc.
Collect and remove refuse, garbage, etc. , to designated locations; operate incinerators and disposals, as required
Assist the storeroom worker by receiving, checking, storing, and delivering incoming food and supplies, etc.
Mark containers with date received; report discrepancies such as short orders to storeroom worker or supervisor
Maintain all work areas in clean and orderly conditions
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
Clear tables and remove dishes to dishroom or conveyer belt