Part Time - Food Service - Worker

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Altoona Housing and Food Services Campus Dining is looking for responsible and energetic employees. Working for Campus Dining offers competitive wages, flexible scheduling, convenient locations and a welcoming environment to enhance your work experience. Join our team for the 2024-2025 Academic Year!

• Openings are available at Port Sky Cafe, Coaster's Coffee Bar and Common Grounds Convenience Store.
• May work a maximum of 20 hours/week
• Work shifts are typically 4 hours each.

Shifts vary, nights and weekends available!

• Work on serving counter and food stations as required; be knowledgeable about menus and recipe ingredients; ensure correct portion size is distributed; move food to and from serving counter and food bars as required.
• Cook to order and finish short preparation foods, such as hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, popcorn, soft pretzels, pizza, breakfast items, etc.; dispense food following portion control, product timing and temperature guidelines.
• Set up and check dishes, utensils, signs, condiments, etc. for serving lines and food bars.
• Prepare items for serving, including vegetables, salads, dressings, sauces, condiments, muffins, baked goods, sandwiches, wraps, parfaits, sushi, etc.
• Prepare and serve hot and cold specialty coffee drinks, tea, smoothies, and other beverages.
• Follow simple recipes and job aides.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage;stock, rotate, and replenish products; check for quality and freshness and take corrective action as required.
• Operate equipment including broilers, grills, fryers, microwave/convection/combi ovens, pizza and toaster ovens, dough press, panini machine, pasta and rice cookers, steam tables, kettles, blenders, food processors, mixer, slicer, chopper, coffee/beverage machines,etc.
• Clean work area, dining area, and equipment; ensure general cleanliness and sanitation by following established guidelines to ensure proper food safety; monitor food temperatures and make adjustments as necessary; maintain accurate temperature logs when required.
• Take orders and ring up sales on cash register as necessary; make change as required.

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