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Posted Job TitlePenn Dining Positions - Residential and Hospitality ServicesJob Profile TitleTemporary Local 54Job Description SummaryResidential & 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 DescriptionAs 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.
We have the following positions available:
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:
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.
Cook II - Penn Dining
The Cook II receives direction from Cook I and Chef regarding daily production responsibilities. Batch cooking techniques must be followed through all stages of preparation. Follows standardized recipes and contributes information to Cook I and Chef regarding accurate completion of production sheets. Maintains quality assurance standards set forth by management regarding appearance, temperature, texture, taste. Communicates effectively with Unit Leader I and Food Service Workers regarding production and amount of food available on serving line. Labels, dates, covers, and stores all leftovers properly. Responsible for maintaining "clean as you go" standards and ensuring work area is clean and sanitized during and at the end of work shift. Ongoing training is mandatory and must be attended when offered.
Job Duties:
Qualifications
A High School Diploma or GED is preferred and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Some recent experience in food service preferred. Ability to communicate and implement management direction. Ability to lift 10 - 25lbs. Must be willing to work flexible hours, 7 day a week operation. Position is for 9 months per year. Temporary and Regular Positions available.
Job Location - City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolResidential and Hospitality ServicesPay RangeSalary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
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