"Sr. Food Services Worker - The Crimson Panda"

Organization

Laughing Tomato

Job Location

Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Schedule

Work Schedule: Shifts may vary based on business needs, but most often Monday-Friday, and home football gamedays. Position is essential and may be required to work during campus closures.

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range

Targeted salary: $15.00 hourly, based on experience

Benefits Provided

Yes

Required Attachments

None

Job Description

This position serves as a first line assistant supervisor and will be responsible for preparation, production, customer service, and/or serving of food items. Will assist with processing payments, training students and holding team members accountable. May determine work priorities and assign work to food service workers and students. Provides guidance and training in food preparation, serving techniques, safe operation of equipment and proper sanitation.

Duties:

• Under general supervision, responsible for a wide range of tasks associated with the preparation, production, cash handling and/or serving of food items, with an emphasis on quality, safety, sanitation, and customer service.
• Plans cooking and preparation schedules to assure timetables are met.
• Prepares, season, cooks, fires and bakes food according to standard recipes following portion control standards.
• Modifies recipes and/or production amounts.
• Ensures optimal quality of food throughout preparation and service.
• Prepares food items for individual serving following portion control standards.
• Determines food quantities, prepares estimates of time, labor and materials for assigned tasks.
• Oversees maintenance of inventory, food consumption and other food service records.
• Operates a variety of manual and/or automatic kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, mixers, slicers, etc.
• Handles operational readiness and safety of equipment and supplies
• Adheres to university and Health Department quality standards
• Advises supervisor concerning quantity and quality of food and supplies
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Normally, employees on a 5-hour shift receive a free meal. Uniforms are provided at no cost but must be maintained by the employee.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED or graduate of culinary school, AND:

• 12 months of 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.
• Basic math and computer skill.

Certifications

• Safe Food Handling and Sanitation Certification may be required upon employment.
• Supervision of Others: Supervises a small staff

Working Conditions

Physical

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 50 lbs., and push/pull up to 100 lbs., depending on job assignment. Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time. Climb stairs, as necessary, and depending on job assignment, occasionally to frequently. This will be determined by employee's assignment.

Environmental

Adapt to a large kitchen environment with varying temperatures (-8 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit). As essential personnel you may be required to work during University closings. Nights and weekends may apply for any operations especially those operating.

Department Preferences

• ServSafe Certification

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.

• Hepatitis A vaccine required

Job Number

260343

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check? Yes