Food Service Worker

Job Description

Job Duties:

• Assist with the maintenance of other areas in the dining halls, including but not limited to dining rooms, tray belts, dish room carts, lowerators, bus carts, refrigerator carts, and warming carts.
• Clean and sanitize all food preparation equipment and areas as assigned.
• Replenish hand soap and towels, and otherwise assist in the cleaning and set-up of the entire dining hall or special service areas as needed.
• Assist in stocking and delivering food, chemicals and other supplies and equipment as needed.
• Properly utilize, clean, and sanitize garbage disposals and their surrounding areas.
• Remove and correctly dispose of trash and other waste and recyclable materials, utilizing correct procedures for transporting food and waste separately, and will clean and sanitize all trash cans and dumpsters.
• Properly clean, sanitize and store all pots, pans, utensils, and other equipment, meeting all safety, sanitation, and HACCP procedures in the process.
• Storage shelves, cleaning equipment, sinks and surrounding floor and wall areas are to be kept clean, sanitary, and free of clutter always.
• Utilize proper "clean as you go" techniques and safety mats to prevent spills and other hazards from presenting dangers to all employees.
• Promptly return clean dishes, silverware, and other equipment to the appropriate areas.
• Disassemble the dish machine and its associated parts, properly clean and sanitize all parts on the dish machine and reassemble for use during the next service period.
• Sweep, mop, and clean all service areas, floors, mats, counters, and dish belt areas.
• Periodically descale machine with approved chemicals and safety equipment, with the approval of management, to ensure lime buildup is controlled.
• Maintain all associated temperatures and HACCP records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred and 0-1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Recent experience in food service preferred.

• Demonstrated customer service skills.

• Ability to communicate and implement management direction.

• Ability to lift 10 - 25 lbs.

• Must be willing to work flexible hours, 7 day per week operation.

• Position is for 9 months per year.

• Temporary and Regular Positions available.

• Job Location - City, State

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania About the Division of Business Services:

• The Division of Business Services (BSD) supports the individual and collective needs of the Penn community by promoting a hospitable, customer-focused campus environment through the delivery of mission-critical services and essential operations. BSD’s mission is to provide high-quality service in a fiscally responsible manner.

The Division is currently focused on three major initiatives:

• Revenue growth and retention through improved marketing, expanded services, and new distribution channels

• Driving productivity for the Division and its customers through enhanced use of technology

• Enhancing service offerings through facility upgrades and expansions

• Learn more: https://business-services.upenn.edu

About Residential & Hospitality Services:

• Residential & Hospitality Services (RHS) is one of seventeen departments reporting to the Division of Business Services. Consistent with the Business Services mission, our underlying philosophy is to provide our clients with high quality services in a fiscally responsible manner. Residential & Hospitality Services is a group of dedicated, innovative, and student-centered staff that oversee the on-campus living and dining, as well as conferences, programs and events hosted at Penn. The team works closely with other partners to provide students and guests with services that support living and learning at the University of Pennsylvania. Penn Dining is made up of talented chefs, managers, cashiers, dishwashers, servers, and administrators who are dedicated to delivering consistent, high-quality food to a diverse on-campus clientele through a wide variety of venues. As the University’s food service professionals, we oversee food operations and dining services and consult on all food-related planning issues. Our mission is to ensure the delivery of consistent, high-quality food to a diverse on-campus clientele.

• For more information about BSD visit: https://www.business-services.upenn.edu

• Department / School

• Residential and Hospitality Services

• Pay Range

• $16.80 - $16.80 Hourly Rate

• Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

• Equal Opportunity Statement

• The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

• Special Requirements

• Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

• University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for retirement. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

• Time Away from Work: P