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• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State is searching for a full time Food Service Utility Worker (HUB) - Grade 9 to join the team. Duties include:

 

• Prepare machines for operations; report malfunctions to supervisor; drain and clean machines
• Clean and wash soiled dishes, glasses, silverware, trays, 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 detarnish silver
• Wash, scour, rinse, dry and properly store all pots and pans used in preparation of meals
• Set up 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 all food, dishes, utensils, etc. , to kitchen when serving line is closed
• Operate kitchen equipment such as potato peeler, dishmachine, scrubbing machine, buffer, etc.
• Clean, sweep, mop, wax and buff, strip, seal and vacuum assigned areas 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, restrooms, receiving dock, garbage areas, elevators, storerooms, stairwells, etc.
• Collect and remove refuse, garbage, etc. , to designated locations; operate incinerators and disposals, as required
• Assist the storeroom worker by receiving, checking, storing, and delivering incoming food and supplies, etc.
• Mark containers with date received; report discrepancies such as short orders to storeroom worker or supervisor
• Maintain all work areas in clean and orderly conditions
• 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
• Clear tables and remove dishes to dishroom or conveyer belt

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.

Work Schedule: Sunday - Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Days Off: Wednesday, Thursday

 

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIE