Cook II; Penn Dining Services
Job Description Summary
Residential & Hospitality Services is one of 18 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.
Job Description
Food Service Worker - Penn Dining
The Food Service worker will prepare, display, and serve ingredients and food items in a safe and sanitary manner. Follow all correct Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures and other monitoring methods when handling, preparing, serving, and storing foods and chemicals. Responsible for serving and restocking food, beverages, condiments, dishes, and other items in their proper areas in an attractive, safe, and sanitary fashion. Work, storage, and service areas are expected to be kept neat and free of debris and other clutter and to be continuously cleaned and sanitized. Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation, and proper storage of all tools and utensils utilized. Required to communicate with management, supervisors, and fellow employees about needs for foods, ingredients, and supplies; keep management, supervisors, and workers aware of potential safety and stock rotation problems.
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
- A 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
As the University's foodservice 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.
The team behind 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.
Department / School
Residential and Hospitality Services
Pay Range
$17.92 - $17.92 Hourly Rate
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