Food Service Production Worker A (Altoona)

Penn State is searching for a full-time Food Service Production Worker A to join the team at the Altoona campus.

Responsibilities

• Take orders from customers and dispense products following portion control, timing of products, and temperature guidelines.
• Suggest certain products to customers to help with sales mix and increase sales.
• Position and check required utensils, equipment, signage, and food products according to in-house and branded concept menu standards.
• Set up, operate, and close out register; place money in safe and make change as needed.
• Prepare items for sale following established procedures and specifications detailed by in-house and branded concept standards.
• Attend specialized off-site training that may be required for work.
• Ensure customer service in unit meets or exceeds departmental standards.
• Set up, open, operate, and close unit according to policies, guidelines, and procedures set by the individual unit.
• Operate various equipment such as broiler, grills, fryers, beverage machines, microwave ovens, pizza ovens, bun toasters, slicers.
• Transfer, receive, store, rotate, and inventory food supplies; notify management of any shortages or problems concerning food and supplies.
• Store requisitioned food items and leftovers.
• Maintain work area and dining area in a clean and orderly condition; wash and store pots, pans, and equipment.
• Train and direct work of part-time employees in the various phases of the operation; ensure part-time employees follow proper dress code.
• Notify management of any problems or emergency situations; handle if possible until arrival.
• Maintain proper uniform.
• Clean janitor closet and vacuum carpeting in dining areas.
• Operate equipment such as floor machines, buffer, vacuum cleaner, window washer, etc.
• Report malfunctions of equipment to supervisor.
• Clean floors, ceilings, walls, windows, and lavatories, using ladder when necessary.
• Sweep, dust, mop, wash, scrub, wax, buff, strip, seal, and perform related activities in locations such as offices, storerooms, locker rooms, receiving dock, garbage area, dining room, etc.
• Assist in moving seating modules to designated arrangements for special functions.
• Dismantle and clean exhaust system and filters.
• Empty, clean, and maintain garbage and trash cans.
• Check with supervisor over general operating procedures.

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.
• Over 3 months up to and including 12 months of effective experience.
• Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Schedule

• Work Schedule: 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
• Days Off: Friday, Saturday

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Generous 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children.

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. For details on starting pay rate and progression, please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.