Food Service Worker

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• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

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

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

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 Fall 2026 Semester!

• Openings are available at Port Sky Café, Coaster’s Coffee Bar and Common Grounds Convenience Store.
• May work a maximum of 20 hours/week
• Work shifts are typically 4 hours each.
• Possibility of more hours depending on availability

Shifts vary, nights and weekends available!

This opening is not open to full time students.

Job Duties

• 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.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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

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