Dining Services Worker (172-Day Calendar)

This position involves assisting in an assigned dining services area on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week), contributing to a positive and efficient dining experience. The individual will play an important role in maintaining high standards of service, ensuring customer satisfaction, and supporting the smooth operation of the dining environment. Food service or cooking experience is preferred but not required.Schedule:Tuesday-Thursday, 1:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., and Friday-Saturday, 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. This position qualifies for a shift differential.Full-time Employee Benefitsinclude:medical and dental insurances, retirement plans, paid time off, educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University, and more. For additional information,click here.EDUCATIONHigh school diploma or equivalent. PreferredEXPERIENCESome dining services or cafeteria experience, preferably in a fast food or institutional environment. PreferredABILITIES AND SKILLSAbility to provide exceptional customer service and work effectively within a team environment. RequiredAbility to accurately operate a computerized POS system and assist/guide customers with self-service kiosks. PreferredKnowledge of portion control serving or ability to be trained. PreferredAbility to read, write, and perform basic math. PreferredAbility to communicate effectively and perform work duties/tasks while following both oral and written instructions. RequiredAbility to complete work tasks and manage time without close supervision RequiredFamiliarity with safety and sanitation procedures, as well as the proper care of food service equipment. PreferredCustomer Service: • Display exemplary customer service skills. • Direct customer concerns, as well as dining plan misuse, to proper supervisor. • Fill in at other Dining Service areas, as needed.Cleaning and Sanitizing: • Clean and sanitize DS equipment as requested by supervisor, or as designated by preventative maintenance schedules. • Perform general housekeeping functions, keeping dining/service/kitchen areas clean and orderly. • Wash pots, pans, dishes, silverware, etc. utilizing dish machine(s) and pot sinks. • Remove garbage, recycling, and compost from kitchen and service areas.Back of House: • Assist in the kitchen with various tasks, such as food preparation, to ensure service lines are replenished and fresh. • Assist with stocking of front of house, service areas, storage areas, and/or convenience stores. • Prepare, cook, and/or serve food from various food service equipment, following established procedures for the specific assigned workstation, or ability to be trained. • Ensure opening and closing procedures and duties are completed accurately for assigned workstation.Other: • Comply with all safety and sanitation procedures in performance of duties. • Will be required to work snow closure days that may fall on scheduled workdays. • Transport food, equipment, and supplies between storage areas and work areas.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 (i.e: 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.$15.49 per hour, plus shift differentialThis 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.Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

Created: 2025-10-04