Food Services Supervisor – Wagner Dining (PM)

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

University of Oklahoma is seeking a supervising food service lead to train and evaluate kitchen staff, set work priorities, and plan schedules. The position stresses safe food handling, proper sanitation and accurate portion control while maintaining quality from recipe to service.

Essential duties include managing inventories, estimating time and materials, and guiding staff to meet timetables. Some inclement weather or campus closure may require work; background check is a condition of hire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned personnel; determine work priorities and schedule.
• Provide guidance and training in food preparation, serving techniques, and safe operation of equipment; ensure sanitation.
• Prepare food following recipes and apply portion control standards; measure, weigh and combine ingredients for quantity prep.
• Plan cooking and preparation schedules to meet timetables; prepare, season, cook, fire and bake according to standard recipes.
• Modify recipes and production amounts; ensure optimal food quality during preparation and service.
• Determine food quantities and estimate time, labor and materials; oversee inventory and food usage records.
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment; maintain equipment readiness and safety; adhere to university and health standards.
• Advise manager on quantity and quality of food and supplies; perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food preparation

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Training and coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED or culinary school

Job description

Pay Range:

Targeted pay up to $17.00 hourly, based on experience.

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Work Schedule:

Based on business needs, but most often Sunday through Thursday, noon - 8 p.m. Essential position and may be required to work during inclement weather or campus closure.

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. Provides guidance and training in food preparation, serving techniques, safe operation of equipment and proper sanitation. 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. 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 manager 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.***
• 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.
• Hepatitis A Vaccine required.
• Cleveland County Food Handlers Card required within 30-days of hire.

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 Certification
• 24 months of restaurant kitchen management/cooking experience.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check:

Yes