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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.JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Penn State Residential Food Service (Dining Commons) is searching for a full time Dining Hall Worker (University Park) to join their team. Duties include:
Prepare machines for operations; report malfunctions to supervisor; drain and clean machines
Clean and wash soiled dishes, glasses, silverware, trays, utensils, conveyor belts and other equipment
Remove, stack and store clean dishes in proper areas
Bleach or otherwise remove stains from china and glasses, as scheduled; polish brass, stainless steel, etc.; clean, burnish and de-tarnish silver
Wash, scour, rinse, dry and properly store pots and pans used in preparation of meals
Set up dining hall serving counters, beverage and condiment stations, with appropriate food, beverage, ice and supplies; replenish serving lines with silver, trays, napkins and dishes, as needed
Serve food and/or beverages in posted portion sizes; turn warmer units on or off before and after each meal
Return food, dishes, utensils, etc. to kitchen when serving line is closed
Operate kitchen equipment such as potato peeler, dish machine, scrubbing machine, buffer, etc.
Clean, sweep, mop, wax and buff, strip and seal assigned areas, such as floors in dining rooms, around counters, traffic areas, stairs and basement floors, following daily and weekly periodic cleaning schedules
Use ladders and scaffolding in the cleaning of windows, ceilings, walls and light fixtures; also replace light bulbs, when necessary
Clean various locations, such as offices, kitchen areas, snack bars, serving pantry, linen room, rest rooms, receiving dock, garbage areas, elevators, storerooms, stairwells, etc.
Collect and remove refuse, garbage, etc. to be designated locations; operate incinerators and disposals, as required
Assist in unloading and distributing incoming supplies and taking inventory
Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition
Make minor adjustments such as tightening screws, adjusting belts, replacing cotter keys, screws, etc.
Report any malfunction or damage to equipment, furnishings or facilities to supervisor
Perform other duties related or similar to the type described aboveJob Requirements: Requires the use of simple writing, adding, subtracting, whole numbers and the carrying out of instructions; and the use of fixed gauges and direct reading instruments and devices in which interpretation is not required. Up to 3 months of effective experience.Work Schedule: Multiple shifts availablePenn State University offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition discounts for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, paid time off, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Penn State University, the land-grant university of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the country. Penn State has 24 campus locations, 19 academic colleges, 17,000 faculty and staff, and 100,000 students, including a medical college, two law schools, a health system, and an online World Campus.This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8 and has starting hourly wage of $17.28. After six (6) full pay periods (bi-weekly) from the date of hire, the rate increases to $19.24 per hour. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement.Finance and Business is committed to fostering workplace climates where employees feel valued, appreciated, and respected. Further, Finance and Business operates under the ideal that valuing the dignity and respect for all persons is paramount to ensuring our operational success. More information on Finance and Business' commitment statement to Diversity and Inclusion can be found by visiting https://fandb.psu.edu/finance-and-business-diversity-statement. Additionally, more information about Penn State's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion can be found by visiting http://equity.psu.edu/psu-diversity-statement.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.EEO IS THE LAWFederal Contractors Labor Law Poster
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