"PEAK - Assistant Supervisor/ Food Service - Healthy Hearth"

The Healthy Hearth is looking for a temporary Assistant Supervisor. This position is being filled through OU's PEAK Temporary Staffing Service. The position is estimated to last up to 6 months.

Serves as the first-line supervisor responsible for preparation, production and/or serving of food items in an assigned food service area.

Duties:

• Coordinates food preparation and serving of food. Monitors food preparation methods, portion sizes, and presentation of the food.
• Oversees inventory and procurement. Ensures adequate supplies, materials and equipment are available.
• Monitors the safety and cleanliness of the facility and equipment. Adheres to university and Health Department quality standards.
• Assists with preparation of master menus.
• Oversees operation of cash register, prepares daily cash report.
• Responds to customer inquiries regarding food quality, service, or accommodations and resolves the problems and routine complaints.
• Prepares various reports for management regarding the operation of the facility, sanitation, food preparation and any complaints or problems.
• Maintains regulatory, compliance, and operational records.
• Opens, closes and secures facility.
• Attends meetings, in-service training, and work related classes.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma, GED, or graduate of culinary school, AND: 12 months of previous restaurant/customer service experience

Skills:

• Uses tools, such as knives, splicers, potato peelers, etc. and/or small kitchen equipment in a manner requiring reasonable proficiency, generally derived from previous training or during the introductory period
• Skilled in the safe, sanitary, and effective handling of food, cooking utensils, food processing equipment, walk-in refrigeration, elevators, cash registers, dishwashers, time clock, etc.
• Performs addition, subtraction, multiplication, simple accounting, and division effectively enough to count change, when necessary, take inventory, serve portions, enter time on a times sheet, etc.
• Reads and interprets routine written materials, menus, instructions and e-mails
• Communicates effectively, in English, orally and/or in writing
• Understands and demonstrates Housing and Food Services core values at all times
• Basic understanding of nutrition and portion control
• Understands and applies time and attendance guidelines with ability to use systems to clock in/out
• Able to handle varying workloads and meet deadlines as necessary
• Communicate orally and in writing as required to exchange information; read and understand basic written materials
• Basic math and computer skill

Certifications: Safe Food Handling and Sanitation Certification may be required upon employment

Advertised Physical Requirements: Must be 18 years or older. Must submit to a background check. Perseverance, both physically and mentally, for fast-paced and demanding responsibilities required. Exposure to disagreeable conditions such as handling greasy, dirty materials, walking on slippery floors, walking or riding between buildings on campus, going in and out of walk-in refrigeration units, etc. Frequent and repetitive arm and wrist movement. Exposure to chemicals and noxious odors. Ability to lift objects up to 58 lbs., and push/pull up to 100 lbs., depending on job assignment. Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time and adapt to a large kitchen environment with varying temperatures (-8 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit). Climb stairs, as necessary, and depending on job assignment, occasionally to frequently. This will be determined by employee's assignment. As essential personnel you may be required to work during University closings. Nights and weekends may apply for any operations especially those operating 24/7.

Supervision of Others: Supervises a small staff

Supervision: Position receives general supervision from restaurant manager

Department Preferences: ServSafe Certification; 12+ months of restaurant kitchen/cooking supervisory/lead experience

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing