About the role#
Penn State Harrisburg is hiring student food service workers for the Fall 2026 semester. Positions are available at various campus dining locations including Stack's Market, Biscotti's, The Outpost, Rolling Lion, Cow & Cookie, and Provisions. This role offers an opportunity to work with trained chefs and learn culinary skills, with potential for promotion and management training.
What you'll do#
- Prepare food items for service.
- Work at made-to-order serving stations.
- Wash dishes to maintain kitchen cleanliness.
- Perform general cleaning duties.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
- Work is on-site.
- You may work up to 20 hours per week, including nights and weekends.
- Wages start at $12.00 per hour with opportunities for tenure-based and merit increases.
- Employees receive a meal discount during working hours.
About Penn State University
Penn State University is an educational institution founded in 1855. It operates 24 campuses and serves a student body of nearly 88,000 people. The university focuses on education and research. It is based in University Park, Pennsylvania.
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