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Part Time - Student - Food Services Employee

The Pennsylvania State University
Mont Alto, PA Part Time
POSTED ON 6/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/28/2026
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Working for Housing and Food Services at The Pennsylvania State University Mont Alto Campus offers competitive wages, flexible scheduling, convenient location, discounted student meals and a welcoming environment to enhance your work experience.

Student openings are available at the Mill Cafe. Students may work up to 20 hours/week, weekends included. Starting wage is $12.00 per hour, with bonus increases for working 14 hours a week or more. Student employees receive a free shift meal and a student meal discount on all other meal periods.

Job Duties
  • Work on servingcounterand food stations asrequired; be knowledgeable about menus and recipe ingredients; ensure correctportionsize is distributed; move food to and from servingcounterand food bars asrequired.
  • Cook to order and finish short preparation foods; dispense food followingportioncontrol, product timing, and temperature guidelines.
  • Set up and check dishes, utensils, signs, condiments, etc. for serving lines and food bars.
  • Monitor food temperatures andmake adjustmentsas necessary;maintainaccuratetemperature logs whenrequired.
  • Wash, scour, rinse, and dry soiled pots and pans, utensils, serving bowls, glasses, silverware, etc., using dishwasher or by hand; sort and store materials in proper location.
  • Clean work area and equipment and ensure general cleanliness and sanitation by following established guidelines to ensure proper food safety and sanitation.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We 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. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

 

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