Part-Time Hourly Food Service Worker, 9 mo.

Department:

Dining and Catering Services

Nature of Position:

Permanent, Part-time

Job Summary/Basic Function

About the position:
Assignments could be in the dish room, kitchen, vegetable preparation area, serving areas, dining rooms, deli/convenience stores, catering and receiving.

Join Our Team at Millersville University!
Hourly Rate: $16.40

The Official Start Date – August 3, 2026.

Why Millersville?
Nestled in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University is a proud member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. We’re known for:

• Strong student-faculty connections
• 70+ undergraduate and 24 graduate programs
• A stunning campus and vibrant community
• Outstanding job placement for graduates

With over 66,000 alumni across the globe, our impact is far-reaching—and growing.

Our Mission & Values:
At Millersville, we live by our EPPIIC values of Exploration, Public Mission, Professionalism, Inclusion, Integrity, and Compassion.
We are deeply committed to Inclusive Excellence—creating a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We believe diversity is a strength, and we actively seek individuals who bring unique perspectives and experiences to our community.

Equal Opportunity for All:
Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General Food Service Work

• Wash pots, pans, and other preparatory utensils.
• Clean dining rooms, serving areas, kitchens, and other food preparation area.
• Clean and sanitize all food service equipment.
• Clean floors, walls, ceilings, etc. including dusting, mopping, sweeping, waxing, and stripping.
• Practice proper methods of sanitation.
• Work effectively with other employees.
• Work effectively with customers.
• Be courteous and timely.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Follow basic dress code and hygiene standards set by University Dining.
• Handle cash transactions and making change.
• Operate point-of-sale equipment used in Retail Operations.
• Deliver and set up food items at various campus locations.
• Work at multiple locations and functions, including occasional outdoor events.
• May need to work in cold storage areas.

Food Preparation

• Complete all basic food preparation tasks in any normal kitchen or prep area which would include cleaning, peeling, dicing, chopping, slicing, dicing, and all other similar tasks related to preparation of raw food items.
• Complete all basic cooking techniques such as steaming, baking, boiling, deep fat frying, grilling, mixing, and other similar cooking techniques that would arise in a normal commercial kitchen.
• Complete all basic techniques that may arise in a bakery such as greasing pans, icing cakes, filling muffin tins, filling pie shells and any other basic techniques that would arise in a normal commercial bakery.
• Unload carts and trucks of food products weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Push and pull typical food service industry carts containing food products. When assigned to Receiving, the food service worker 1 will be frequently lifting 30 to 40 pounds. This will be required approximately sixty percent (60%) or more of the scheduled hours in Receiving.
• Read and understand basic recipes and reports used in the food service operation.
• Work safely with basic food service equipment such as knives, slicers, and mixers.
• Bullet pointed list of duties and responsibilities should be listed here.

Safety

• Work safely by using Personal Protective Equipment, maintaining equipment, following safety procedures and policies, etc.
• Leave the work area clean and functional at the end of shift.
• Be aware of and report any potential safety hazards to supervisor or management immediately.
• Cooperate with safety investigations and audits.
• Attend safety training sessions and maintain licenses, certifications, etc.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to:
  • learn procedures and practices for food handling, sanitation, cleanliness.
  • read and understand basic recipes and reports used in the food service operation.
  • provide exemplary customer service to all customers.
  • work safely with basic food service equipment and utensils.
  • use computer cash register.
  • understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Basic math skills for recipe and quantity control.
• Ability to:
  • work effectively with customers and other employees.
  • unload carts and trucks of food products weighing up to 40 lbs.
  • move more than 40 pounds using standard food service industry carts.
• Must have a good attendance record.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Must follow basic dress code as established by branded concepts and hygiene standards set by University Dining.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diverse student populations.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six months food service experience

Job Description

Essential Functions

Please Note: These duties are to be performed with or without an accommodation. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Ability to:
  • work in person on campus.
  • lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance.
  • move over 40 lbs. using standard food service industry carts.
  • stand for long periods of time.
  • read and understand basic recipes and reports used in the food service operation.
• May be required to work in cold storage areas for extended periods of time.
• May be required have a valid driver’s license to drive university van, box truck or motorized skid.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Understanding of written directions.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.