Dining Services Worker (Casual Part-Time)

Overview

• This person will assist in an assigned area on a casual part-time basis.
• Position hours will be maintained annually during Fall and Spring semester.
• Position hours and calendars dependent upon assigned slot, not less than 18 hours / week and not more than 20 hours / week.

Qualifications

Education :

High school diploma or equivalent. (Desired)

Experience :

Some Dining Service or cafeteria experience, preferable in a fast food or institutional environment. (Desired)

Abilities and Skills :

• Ability to lift items up to 40 lbs.
• Must have neat and clean grooming and hygiene habits.
• Able to stand / walk for long periods of time.
• Exposure to high temperature kitchen equipment
• Exposure to fluctuations in temperatures (ie : coolers / freezers)
• Pushing and / or pulling a kitchen cart weighing 70 lbs. Loaded cart may at times, as needed, weigh up to, and not to exceed, 200 lbs.
• Some additional hours beyond the regular schedule may be required to meet the needs of Dining Services.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is not required but is desired. Candidates possessing a valid driver’s license may be required to drive a College vehicle on or about campus in performing the functions of the position.

Those candidates possessing a valid driver’s license would be subject to a motor vehicle background check.

This position may be subject to a background check.

Responsibilities

Customer Service :

• Display exemplary customer service skills. (Essential)
• Direct customer concerns, as well as dining plan misuse, to proper supervisor. (Essential)
• Fill in at other Dining Service areas, as needed. (Essential)

Cleaning and Sanitizing :

• Clean and sanitize DS equipment as requested by supervisor, or as designated by preventative maintenance schedules. (Essential)
• Perform general housekeeping functions, keeping dining / service / kitchen areas clean and orderly. (Essential)
• Wash pots, pans, dishes, silverware, etc. utilizing dish machine(s) and pot sinks. (Essential)
• Remove garbage, recycling, and compost from kitchen and service areas. (Essential)

Back of House :

• Assist in kitchen with various tasks, such as food preparation, to ensure service lines are replenished and fresh. (Essential)
• Assist with stocking of front of house, service areas, storage areas, and / or convenience stores. (Essential)
• Transport food, equipment, and supplies between storage areas and work areas. (Marginal)
• Prepare, cook, and / or serve food from various food service equipment, following established procedures for the specific assigned work station, or ability to be trained. (Essential)
• Ensure opening and closing procedures and duties are completed accurately for assigned work station. (Essential)

Other :

• Comply with all safety and sanitation procedures in performance of duties. (Essential)
• Will be required to work snow closure days that may fall on scheduled work days. (Essential)

Pay Transparency

14.82 per hour

College Statement

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.

The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.