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Pennsylvania State University Food Service & Production Worker - Grade 10 - Residential Dining in University Park, Pennsylvania
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State Food Service Dining Commons is searching for a full time Food Service Production Worker (University Park) 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 required
Job 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, 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.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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