Part Time - Food Service - Food Production Worker

Penn State University • University Park, PA

86d • Hybrid

About The Position

Penn State Mont Alto Housing and Food Services Campus Dining is looking for responsible and energetic employees. Working for Campus Dining offers competitive wages, flexible scheduling, convenient location and a welcoming environment to enhance your work experience. Join our team for the 2025-2026 Academic Year!

Requirements

• Must be responsible and energetic.
• Ability to work a maximum of 20 hours/week.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Work on the serving line and food stations as required; be knowledgeable about menus and recipe ingredients; ensure correct portion size is distributed; move food to and from serving line and food bars as required.
• Cook to order and finish short preparation foods, such as hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, pizza, breakfast items, etc.; dispense food following portion control, product timing and temperature guidelines.
• Set up and check dishes, utensils, signs, condiments, etc. for serving lines and food bars.
• Prepare items for serving, including vegetables, salads, dressings, sauces, condiments, baked goods, sandwiches, wraps, parfaits, etc.
• Prepare and serve hot and cold specialty coffee drinks, tea, smoothies, and other beverages.
• Follow simple recipes and job aides.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage; stock, rotate, and replenish products; check for quality and freshness and take corrective action as required.
• Operate equipment including broilers, grills, fryers, convection/combi ovens, pizza and toaster ovens, dough press, steam tables, kettles, blenders, food processors, mixer, slicer, chopper, coffee/beverage machines, etc.
• Clean work area, dining area, and equipment; ensure general cleanliness and sanitation by following established guidelines to ensure proper food safety; monitor food temperatures and make adjustments as necessary; maintain accurate temperature logs when required.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Flexible scheduling
• Convenient location
• Welcoming environment

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services