What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Worker 1, 9 month – Chick-Fil-A position at Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
Position Information
Requisition Number
P01290
Position Type
Staff
Department
Dining and Catering Services
Working Title
Food Service Worker 1, 9 month – Chick-Fil-A
Classification
Food Service Worker 1 - 81010
Position Summary Information
Nature of position
Permanent, Full-time
If Temporary, Start Date
If Temporary, End Date
If part-time, hours per week
If part-time, percent time
Days Worked
varies
Hours/Shift worked
varies
Union
AFSCME
Posting Detail Information
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: $16.73
Plus a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and future:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Retirement Plans – Choose from two excellent options
- Tuition Waiver – Invest in your education or your family’s
- Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick leave, and holidays to recharge
- Full Benefits Summary(PDF)
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:
- Washing pots, pans, and other preparatory utensils.
- Cleaning dining rooms, serving areas, kitchens, and other food preparation area.
- Cleaning and sanitizing all food service equipment.
- Cleaning floors, walls, ceilings, etc. including dusting, mopping, sweeping, waxing, and stripping.
- Practicing proper methods of sanitation.
- Working effectively with other employees.
- Working effectively with customers.
- Being courteous and timely.
- Following written and oral instructions.
- Following basic dress code and hygiene standards set by University Dining.
- Handling cash transactions and making change.
- Operating point-of-sale equipment used in Retail Operations.
- Delivering and setting up food items at various campus locations.
- Working 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.
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
- Six months fast-food employment experience
- Demonstrated ability to:
- learn procedures and practices for food handling, sanitation, cleanliness.
- provide exemplary customer service to all customers.
- use food service equipment and utensils
- use computer cash register.
- understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Basic math skills for recipe and quantity control.
- Working effectively with other employees.
- Working effectively with customers.
- Demonstrated 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.
- Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diverse student populations.
- May be required to work in cold storage areas.
- May be required to have a valid driver’s license to drive university van, box truck or motorized skid.
- Successful interview.
- Successful completion of three background checks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Chick-Fil-A employment experience.
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:
- lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance.
- move over 40 lbs. using standard food service industry carts.
- stand for long lengths of time.
- 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.
- Ability to
- Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
- Understanding of written directions.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.
Posting Open Date
04/21/2026
Posting Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
The Official Start Date – August 3, 2026.
- This position is represented by a labor union and is subject to the terms and conditions of the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Flexible work schedule as dictated by the needs of the university.
- Dining and Conference Services staff may be required to work evenings and weekends. Dining and Conference Services staff, as essential employees, need to arrive at work on a timely basis even when there is a publicly announced delayed opening or closing.
Salary : $17