*Ingredient Coordinator
*Ingredient Coordinator
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Job Description
The ingredient specialist ensures the quality safety and compliance of raw materials used in the production of finished food products for OU Food Services. They are responsible for accurately logging all selected ingredients developing specifications and verifying that these ingredients can be successfully used in production while adhering to food safety and regulatory standards. Works directly with students faculty staff and visitors to ensure a knowledgable and safe dining experience based on self-identified food allergies and sensitivities. Responsible for completing specific and detailed administrative duties in support of this position and team to include updating databases creating and presenting food allergy training/educational seminars for staff and community distributing data electronically and in-person ordering essential resources and supplies and completing other food services duties in support of the department.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Manage day to day responsibilities of organizing and coordinating specialized functions related to OU Food Services ingredients
- Answers questions provides information and handles concerns from internal and external customers
- Updates program procedures for a more efficient operation when necessary
- Assists with design and selection of departmental software programs to support the mission of the position to include inventory management software and recipe management software
- Will select supervise train and evaluate performance of assigned student staff to include academic interns
- Prepares staff schedules and monitors and approves time worked
- Plans and coordinates special projects to include events focused on ingredient education health and wellness food allergies and sensitivities and local food product highlights
- Collects and disseminates information for internal and external customers
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience:High School Diploma or GED AND:
- 12 months office clerical or administrative experience.
Skills:
- Basic math skills
- Advanced computer skills with wide knowledge of business software
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
- Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
- Ability to work well with staff at all levels of the organizations
- Able to synthesize large amounts of information on a daily basis to ensure smooth operations
- Strong customer service orientation to make contact with other departments and university officials.
Advertised Physical Requirements:
- Communicates effectively. Engage in repetitive motion.
- Standard Office environment but will also work in commercial kitchens
- 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 going in and out of walk-in refrigeration units etc.
- As essential personnel may be required to work during inclement weather or campus closure.
- Frequent pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods
- Requires frequent contact with other departments and university officials and community members
- Must be able to bend lift stoop carry push and pull food items/ingredients as necessary
Department Preferences:
- Bachelors Degree in dietetics
- 12-months commercial food purchasing experiencing
- Previous professional experience in food allergy/sensitivity education
Supervision: May supervise a student employee. Position reports to Manager of Business Operations for OU Food Services.
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 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate based on race color national origin sex sexual orientation genetic information gender identity gender expression age religion disability political beliefs or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited toadmissions employment financial aid housing services in educational programs or activities and health care services that the University operates or provides.
Required Attachments
Documents required for this position are listed under the Required Attachments section of this job listing. You will be required to upload and attach these documents in the application process.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
