Fast Food Worker

About This Role

This full-time role involves taking customer orders, preparing food, operating a register, and maintaining a clean work environment in a fast-food setting. The worker will also assist with stock management and train part-time employees.

Responsibilities

• Take orders from customers and dispense products following portion control, timing of products, and temperature guidelines
• Suggest certain products to customers to help with sales mix and increase sales
• Position and check required utensils, equipment, signage, and food products according to in-house and branded concept menu standards
• Set up, operate, and close out register
• Place money in safe and make change as needed
• Prepare items for sale following established procedures and specifications detailed by in-house and branded concept standards
• Attend specialized off-site trainings that may be required for work in branded concept units
• Ensure customer service in unit meets or exceeds departmental standards
• Set up, open, operate, and close unit according to policies, guidelines, and procedures set by the individual unit
• Operate various equipment such as broiler, grills, fryers, beverage machines, microwave ovens, bun toasters, slicers
• Maintain work area and dining area in a clean and orderly condition
• Check stock of food and supplies
• Transfer, receive, store, rotate, and inventory food supplies
• Notify management of any shortages or problems concerning food and supplies
• Train and direct work of part-time employees in the various phases of the operation
• Notify management of any problems
• Maintain proper uniform
• Ensure part-time employees are following proper dress code
• Report maintenance needs to management

Requirements

• Use of commercial English, grammar, and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, including decimals and fractions
• Simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments, graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting, preparation, interpretation, use and checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data
• 3 to 6 months of effective experience
• Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

Important Details

• Schedule: 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
• Days Off: Saturday, Sunday

Application Process

• If you are a current Penn State employee (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), login to Workday to complete the internal application process
• If you are a current Penn State student (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, login to Workday to complete the student application process
• If you are not a current employee or student, click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants

Collective Bargaining Agreement

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8.

About the Company

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. They embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. They value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.