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Part Time - Student - Food Service Worker (Fall 2026)

Penn State University
Posted 3 months ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Harrisburg, PA 17130, US

Salary

$12 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The position at Penn State's Housing and Food Services in Harrisburg offers competitive wages starting at $12.00 per hour.
  • Candidates are expected to perform food preparation, serve made-to-order items, wash dishes, and maintain cleanliness.
  • No specific year of experience is required for this student job, which allows for flexible scheduling up to 20 hours per week, including nights and weekends.
  • Employees will have the opportunity to learn culinary skills from trained chefs and may receive promotion and management training.
  • Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and emphasizes a culture of belonging and equity in its hiring practices.

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, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Working for Housing and Food Services at Harrisburg offers competitive wages, flexible scheduling, convenient locations, and a welcoming environment to enhance your work experience.

Student openings are available at Stack`s Market, Biscotti`s, The Outpost, Rolling Lion, Cow & Cookie and Provisions.

Job Duties

  • Food preparation
  • Made-to-order serving stations
  • Washing dishes
  • Cleaning

Benefits and Opportunities

  • Excellent opportunity to work with trained chefs and learn culinary skills.
  • Promotion and management training.
  • Employee meal discount during working hours.

Compensation

  • Wages start at $12.00 per hour (Special Wages applicable as well).
  • Opportunities for tenure base and merit increases.

May work up to 20 hours/week, nights & weekends included.

 

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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