Food Services Worker - Cross Restaurants

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal during 5-hour shift

Uniforms provided

Job summary

University of Oklahoma’s Cross Restaurants is seeking a kitchen staff member to prepare food according to recipes, apply portion control, and maintain cleanliness on campus. You’ll measure ingredients, operate ovens and utensils, and service guests with courtesy.

As essential campus staff, you may work varied shifts, including evenings or weekends, with uniforms provided and meals during shifts; a background check is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare food following recipes with portion control.
• Measure, weigh and combine ingredients for quantity preparation.
• Utilize kitchen utensils, appliances and heavy equipment.
• Serve food courteously with knowledge of menu items.
• Load and transport food items to serving areas.
• Wash, sanitize and store pots, pans and utensils.
• Clean counters, floors and work areas.
• Assist with events across campus and catering needs.
• Support other food services staff as needed.

Skills

Food prep

Portion control

Sanitation

Safety protocols

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Ovens

Knives

Dish machines

Job description

Pay Range:Targeted hourly pay up to $13.00, based on experience.

Benefits Eligible:Yes

Work Schedule:Varies, based on business needs. Considered essential and may be required to work during inclement weather or other campus closure.

Travel:May be required

Position Introduction:

Cross Restaurants, features two unique food court concepts. Staff prepare food for a wide variety of concepts: 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.

**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 and inclement weather. Nights and weekends may apply for any operations.Hepatitis A Vaccine required if hired, or annual testing. Cleveland County Food Handler Card required within 30-days of hire and maintained every other year forward.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Department Preferences:

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

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes