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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State is searching for a full time Cook B (Harrisburg) - Grade 8 to join the team. Duties include:

 

• Prepare, combine, season, and/or cook food served in University dining halls according to standardized recipes, methods and/or procedures
• Make advance preparation for food items as required
• Perform necessary operations to prepare food items, utilizing the proper food production equipment
• Dispose of leftovers as directed
• Maintain clean work area and ensure general cleanliness of equipment, follow cleaning schedules as established in the work unit
• Assist Food Preparer A in preparing and cooking several types of foods as directed, utilizing the proper food preparation equipment
• Check equipment to ensure proper working conditions and cleanliness; report malfunctions
• Ensure that menu items for the serving lines are maintained at proper temperature and freshness and that adequate amounts are available for students and guests
• Perform other duties related or similar to the type described above

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, 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. Work from recipes, menus, requisitions, familiar with ordinary cooking routines. Over 9 up to 12 months of effective experience.

Work Schedule: Tuesday - Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Days Off:     Sunday, Monday

 

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

9 to 12 months of effective experience 

 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

None

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

 

 

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: