Part Time - Food Service - Worker

Penn State University•Hazleton, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Penn State Hazleton Housing & Food Services seeks to hire two Part-Time Food Service Workers. There are two openings available. Please see descriptions and job duties below. Two Openings Available 1st Opening - Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 2nd Opening - Sunday 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Monday through Thursday 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Requirements

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Responsibilities

Prepare food items to be served such as, salad dressing, salads, vegetables, condiments, muffins, baked goods, sauces, sandwiches, wraps, fruit, yogurt and pudding parfaits, sushi, hard boiled eggs and other simple menu items as directed. Follow simple recipes in cooking or preparing ingredients for all of the above.
Set up and check dishes, utensils, signs, condiments, etc. for serving lines and food bars according to menu.
Maintain quality, freshness and cleanliness of food bars, condiments, dessert stations and the areas in which they are served. Check products to ensure they meet established standards of appearance, quality and portion size. Replace all products that do not meet standards.
Set up food displays and props/decorations for daily service and special events.
Work on serving counter and food stations as required. Be knowledgeable about daily menus and recipe ingredients. Ensure correct portion size is distributed. Move food to and from serving counter and food bars as required.
Replenish and rotate stock in merchandiser displays and on food bars to maintain quality and freshness.
Maintain food service records. Monitor food volume prepared and leftovers at end of meal.
Operate and clean equipment such as, mixer, chopper, cutter, meat/cheese slicer, can opener, under-counter dish machine, toaster, blender, pasta cooker, rice cooker, fryer, coffee brewer, convection oven, etc. Clean refrigerator, tables, sinks and pans.
Clean work area and equipment and ensure general cleanliness and sanitation by following established guidelines to ensure proper food safety and sanitation. Monitor food temperatures and make adjustments as necessary; maintain accurate temperature logs when required.
Clean floors, carpets and stairs by sweeping, wet and dry mopping, or vacuuming as instructed. Perform periodic and special cleaning duties as required.