This person will assist the Dining Service Purchasing Agent with receipt and verification of deliveries, storage of such items, and routine daily pulls of inventory items. This person may also assist with food preparation and service, cooking, and/or general housekeeping functions. May be required to work snow days.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Full-time Employee Benefits include: medical and dental insurances, retirement plans, paid time off, educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University, and more. For additional information, click here.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent. Required
• Must possess ServSafe and/or ServSafe Food Handler Certification(s) or be willing and able to obtain certification within 6 months of employment. Required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

•  Valid and in State Valid Driver's License. Required

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in receiving supplies, inventory control, and some food service experience, preferably in an institutional environment. Required

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math functions. Required
• Functional ability with computer or aptitude to learn. Required
• Ability to work with limited supervision and under own initiative. Required
• Good organizational skills. Required
• Attention to detail. Required
• May be required to use personal vehicle for travel with mileage reimbursement at the current College rate. Required
• May travel to other Dining Service storage facilities and dining unit locations. Required
• Ability to communicate effectively and perform work duties/tasks while following both verbal and written instructions. Required
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service and work effectively within a team environment. Required
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required. Candidates possessing a valid driver's license may be required to drive a campus vehicle on or about campus in performing the functions of the position. Those candidates possessing a valid driver's license would be subject to a motor vehicle background check. Required
• Knowledge of portion control or the ability to be trained. Preferred
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation procedures, as well as proper care of food service equipment or the ability to be trained. Preferred

• Process and fill requisitions for supplies; restock shelves and cooler/freezers as necessary
• Receive and verify deliveries against ordering documents and inspect for damages, etc.
• Store received goods in orderly manner in proper location (i.e., freezer, main storeroom, kitchen, chemical storage room, janitorial room, etc.).
• Transfer requested supplies to other Dining Service locations (i.e., Campus Center, Earth Science, Warehouse, etc.).
• Maintain dock, company vehicles, and overhead storage, in a clean, sanitary, and orderly manner.
• Create food and supply orders several times throughout the week based on central storage par needs/levels.
• Create pull lists from unit menus to stock areas for daily production needs. Conduct daily inventory of high usage items to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.
• Follow FARE inventory procedures to avoid allergens/cross contamination of food products.
• Review par stock levels with management team /purchasing agent and make necessary adjustments.
• Assist Manager and/or Purchasing Agent with startup procedures in August.
• Fill in all other Dining Service areas, as assigned by supervisor, to include food preparation, cooking, serving, general housekeeping, and/or cashier.
• Comply with all safety and sanitation procedures in performance of duties.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with special events, as needed.
• Monitor computerized inventory against pulls per requisition sheets.

• Ability to work in areas with variations in temperature and noise.
• Heavy lifting 65 lbs. maximum, without assistance, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects up to 50 lbs.
• Extensive manual work involved in the moving and storing of delivered materials; the total weight of deliveries can exceed 2500 lbs.
• Ability to stand / walk for long periods of time.
• Must have neat and clean grooming and hygiene habits.
• Pushing and/or pulling a kitchen cart. A loaded cart may at times weigh up to 200 lbs.

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

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