Dining Hall Worker - Grade 9 - Residential Dining

Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Full-time Food Service

Posted on March 31, 2024

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Dining Hall Worker - Grade 9 - Residential Dining

Penn State Food Service Dining Commons is searching for a full time Dining Hall Worker (University Park) to join their team. Duties include:

Prepare machines for operations; report malfunctions to supervisor; drain and clean machines
Clean and wash soiled dishes, glasses, silverware, trays, utensils, conveyor belts and other equipment
Remove, stack and store clean dishes in proper areas
Bleach or otherwise remove stains from china and glasses, as scheduled; polish brass, stainless steel, etc.; clean, burnish and de-tarnish silver
Wash, scour, rinse, dry and properly store pots and pans used in preparation of meals
Set up dining hall serving counters, beverage and condiment stations, with appropriate food, beverage, ice and supplies; replenish serving lines with silver, trays, napkins and dishes, as needed
Serve food and/or beverages in posted portion sizes; turn warmer units on or off before and after each meal
Return food, dishes, utensils, etc. to kitchen when serving line is closed
Operate kitchen equipment such as potato peeler, dish machine, scrubbing machine, buffer, etc.
Clean, sweep, mop, wax and buff, strip and seal assigned areas, such as floors in dining rooms, around counters, traffic areas, stairs and basement floors, following daily and weekly periodic cleaning schedules
Use ladders and scaffolding in the cleaning of windows, ceilings, walls and light fixtures; also replace light bulbs, when necessary
Clean various locations, such as offices, kitchen areas, snack bars, serving pantry, linen room, rest rooms, receiving dock, garbage areas, elevators, storerooms, stairwells, etc.
Collect and remove refuse, garbage, etc. to be designated locations; operate incinerators and disposals, as required
Assist in unloading and distributing incoming supplies and taking inventory
Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition
Make minor adjustments such as tightening screws, adjusting belts, replacing cotter keys, screws, etc.
Report any malfunction or damage to equipment, furnishings or facilities to supervisor
Perform other duties related or similar to the type described above

Job Requirements: Requires the use of simple writing, adding, subtracting, whole numbers and the carrying out of instructions; and the use of fixed gauges and direct reading instruments and devices in which interpretation is not required. Up to 3 months of effective experience.

Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Dining-Hall-Worker---Grade-9---Residential-Dining_REQ_0000051496-1

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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