Food Services Supervisor - Couch Restaurants

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 14,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oklahoma is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee, train, and evaluate dining staff. You will determine work priorities, plan schedules, and supervise service, food preparation, and guest interactions.

The role requires 36 months in food services with at least 12 months in a supervisory capacity, and a ServSafe Certification. Weekend/holiday coverage and university closings may apply; a background check is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or culinary school graduate.
• 36 months experience in food services to include 12 months in a supervisory role.
• ServSafe Certification required; Sanitation Certification may be required upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food following recipes and portion control standards.
• Properly measures, weighs and combines ingredients for quantity preparation.
• Utilizes kitchen equipment and heavy/industrial appliances for food prep.
• Serves food courteously with knowledge of menu items.
• Loads, transports, and serves food safely to customers and dining areas.
• Cleans and sanitizes pots, pans, utensils, and work areas.
• Assists with special events and catering across campus.
• Supports other food services staff as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food safety knowledge

Guest service

Education

High school diploma or GED or culinary school

Job description

Pay Range:Targeted salary up to $17.00 per hour, based on experience

Benefits Eligible:Yes

Work Schedule:Varies based on business needs, but most often a Sunday - Thursday schedule as a closer for the kitchen/production, noon - 8:30 p.m.

Travel:May be required

Position Introduction:

This position is responsible for supervising, training and evaluating assigned personnel. They will determine work priorities, plan schedules, assign and review work. They will serve as an active member of the service team, to include following recipes to prepare food, operating the cash register, and interacting with guests.

Duties:

• Prepares food following recipes and applying individual portion control standards.
• Properly and safely measures, weighs and combines ingredients for quantity preparation of simple menu items.
• Utilizes various kitchen utensils, appliances, and heavy/industrial equipment in food preparation (ovens, knives, peelers, dicers, slicers, mixers, industrial dish machines, recycling, stoves, etc.).
• Serves food in a courteous and respectful manner, with proper portion control and knowledge of menu items.
• Load, carry, and transport hot or cold food items or containers to customers, serving lines, or dining tables-safely, efficiently and timely.
• Loads and transports food carts to and from designated floor units.
• Washes, sanitizes, and stores pots, pans and kitchen utensils in designated areas.
• Scrapes dishes and cleans tables, serving areas.
• Cleans counters and floors.
• Follows proper kitchen standards when cleaning/sanitizing the work area (floors, food carts, cabinets, tables, kitchen utensils and equipment, dishes, and tableware, etc.).
• Assists with special events across the University and across campuses that may include Presidential luncheons and dinners, catering needs, student organizational special requests, and day-to-day events.
• Assists other food services staff when necessary and voluntarily as much as possible. The functions described here are not all-encompassing of those an employee may encounter while on the job.

*As essential personnel you may be required to work during University closings and inclement weather. Nights and weekends may apply for any operation. Hepatitis A Vaccine required if hired, or annual testing. Cleveland County Food Handlers Card required within onboarding timeframe

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED or graduate of culinary school.
• 36 months experience in food services to include 12 months in a supervisory role.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• ServSafe Certification.
• Sanitation Certification may be required upon employment.

Department Preferences:

• ServSafe Certification12 months of restaurant kitchen/cooking supervisory experience.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes