Food Service and Production Worker (Harrisburg) - Grade 10

Reference #: REQ0000060920

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Penn State Harrisburg Housing and Food Services is searching for a full time Food Service and Production Worker to join their team. Duties include:

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

Instruct part-time employees when necessary

Sort and restock laundry or linen as needed

Clean floors, carpets and stairs by sweeping, wet and dry mopping, or vacuuming as instructed

Perform periodic and special cleaning duties as required

Take orders and ring up sales on cash register as necessary

Make change as requiredJob 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. Up to and including 3 months of effective experience.Work Schedule:Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Monday 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday - Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Days Off:Friday, SaturdayPenn State University offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition discounts for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, paid time off, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Penn State Uni ersity, the land-grant university of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the country. Penn State has 24 campus locations, 19 academic colleges, 17,000 faculty and staff, and 100,000 students, including a medical college, two law schools, a health system, and an online World Campus.This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8 and has a starting hourly wage of $16.75. After six (6) full pay periods (bi-weekly) from the date of hire, the rate increases to $18.71 per hour. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement.Finance and Business is committed to fostering workplace climates where employees feel valued, appreciated, and respected. Further, Finance and Business operates under the ideal that valuing the dignity and respect for all persons is paramount to ensuring our operational success. More information on Finance and Business' commitment statement to Diversity and Inclusion can be found by visiting https://fandb.psu.edu/finance-and-business-diversity-statement. Additionally, more information about Penn State's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion can be found by visiting http://equity.psu.edu/psu-diversity-statement.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.EEO IS THE LAWFederal Contractors Labor Law Poster

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