Food Service Production Worker

State College

Friday, 22 May 2026

Penn State University Park Residential Dining is searching for a full time Food Service Production Worker 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 andother simple menu items as directed. Follow simple recipes in cooking or preparing ingredients for allof 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 inwhich 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 andrecipe ingredients. Ensure correct portion size is distributed. Move food to and from serving counterand food bars as required. Replenish and rotate stock in merchandiser displays and on food bars to maintain quality andfreshness. 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, convectionoven, etc. Clean refrigerator, tables, sinks and pans. Clean work area and equipment and ensure general cleanliness and sanitation by followingestablished 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 instructe. 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. Work Schedule: Multiple shifts available COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT - These positions are part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. SALARY AND BENEFITS - For details on starting pay rate and progression, please see the above collective bargaining agreement.

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