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 handlingand/or serving of food items with an emphasis on quality safety sanitation and customerservice.
- Plans cooking and preparation schedules to assure timetables aremet.
- Prepares season cooks fires and bakes food according to standard recipes following portion controlstandards.
- Modifies recipes and/or productionamounts.
- Ensures optimal quality of food throughout preparation andservice.
- Prepares food items for individual serving following portion controlstandards.
- Determines food quantities prepares estimates of time labor and materials for assignedtasks.
- 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 5hourshift receive a free meal. Uniforms are provided at no cost butmust be maintained by the employee.***
Education: 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 walkin 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 emails. 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.
Working Conditions:
- Perseverance both physically and mentally for fastpaced 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 walkin 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 employees assignment.
- 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 thoseoperating.
Certifications:
- Safe Food Handling and Sanitation Certification may be required upon employment.
- Hepatitis A vaccine required.
Supervision of Others: Supervises a small staff
Department Preferences:
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 You Belong at the University of Oklahoma:The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility belonging and access which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents perspectives and experiences of our community enrich the learning and working environment at OU inspiring us to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.
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