Food Services Worker

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Free meal on some shifts

Uniforms provided

Job summary

The University of Oklahoma is seeking a kitchen staff member for Cross Village Restaurants, OU's newest dining concept. You will prepare food following recipes, ensure proper portion control, and assist in serving customers across various concepts including stir fry, barbecue, vegan and home-style dishes.

Work varies by business needs with potential nights and weekends; Hepatitis A vaccine or antibody testing may be required, and a Cleveland County Food Handler Card within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• 6 months of restaurant kitchen/cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food following recipes and portion control standards.
• Safely measure, weigh and combine ingredients for quantity preparation.
• Utilize kitchen utensils and equipment to prepare items and serve to customers.
• Assist with events and catering across campus as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Range: Target Salary up to $13.00 per hour, based on experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Varies based on business needs

Travel: May be required

Position Introduction:

Cross Village Restaurants, OU's newest dining operation, features unique restaurant concepts. Staff prepare food for a wide variety of concepts including stir fry, barbecue, bold vegan and vegetarian dishes, home cooking, and much more. This position will prepare 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.
• Nights and weekends may apply for any operations especially those operating 24/7.
• Hepatitis A Vaccine required or positive antibody testing.
• Cleveland County Food Handler Card required within 90-days of hire and maintained every other year forward.

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

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Department Preferences:

• ServSafe Certification and 6 months of restaurant kitchen/cooking experience.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check:

Yes