*Line Cook - (Athletics) Wagner Dining

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks Line Cooks for its dining facility. The role involves preparing and serving food to a diverse community, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. With a scheduled workweek typically from Monday to Friday, this full-time position provides competitive pay and benefits, fostering an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Free meal for each shift

Uniform provided at no cost

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of nutrition and portion control required.
• Skills in safe handling of food and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to adapt to varying workloads and work efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food according to recipes and standards.
• Maintains inventory and ensures food quality and safety.
• Operates kitchen equipment effectively.

Skills

Food handling

Basic math

Time management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Number:

*Line Cook - (Athletics) Wagner Dining -

Job Number:

250887

Organization

Organization

: Headington Dining

Job Location

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Work Schedule : Most often Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., with occasional nights or weekends, communicated in advance

Work Type : Onsite

Salary Range : Targeted salary $13.00/hr, based on experience

Benefits Provided : Yes

Required Attachments : None

Job Description

Job Description - - -

Located on the corner of Lindsey and Jenkins, Headington Hall is a premiere college housing facility, housing a rich community of student athletes and non-athletes alike. The University of Oklahoma is currently looking for Line Cooks to serve this community and, ultimately, the university, by preparing, producing, and/or serving food items within the dining hall.

Essential Duties:

• 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 supervisor concerning quantity and quality of food and supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

To help provide this service our line cooks are given a free meal for each shift worked and a uniform at no cost to the employee.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements - - -

Required Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED

Skills:

• Uses tools, such as knives, splicers, potato peelers, etc. and/or small kitchen equipment in a manner requiring reasonable proficiency, generally derived from previous training or during the introductory period.
• Skilled in the safe, sanitary, and effective handling of food, cooking utensils, food processing equipment, walk-in refrigeration, elevators, cash registers, dishwashers, time clock, etc.
• Performs addition, subtraction, multiplication, simple accounting, and division effectively enough to count change, when necessary, take inventory, serve portions, enter time on a times sheet, etc.
• Reads and interprets routine written materials, menus, instructions and e-mails.
• Communicates effectively, in English, orally and/or in writing.
• Understands and demonstrates Housing and Food Services core values at all times.
• Basic understanding of nutrition and portion control.
• Understands and applies time and attendance guidelines with ability to use systems to clock in/out.
• Able to handle varying workloads and meet deadlines as necessary.
• Communicate orally and in writing as required to exchange information; read and understand basic written materials.
• Basic math and computer skills.

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older. Must submit to a background check. 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, walking or riding between buildings on campus, going in and out of walk-in refrigeration units, etc. Frequent and repetitive arm and wrist movement. Exposure to chemicals and noxious odors. Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs, and push/pull up to 100 lbs, depending on job assignment. Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time and adapt to a large kitchen environment with varying temperatures (-8 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit). Climb stairs, as necessary, and depending on job assignment, occasionally to frequently. This will be determined by employee's assignment. As essential personnel you may be required to work during University closings.

Supervision:

• Position receives general supervision from supervisor.

Certifications:

• Safe Food Handling and Sanitation Certification required upon employment.

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 policy. To view the policy, visithttps://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing

Hepatitis A Vaccine required if hired, or annual testing

Why 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 to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check? : Yes

Special Indications : None

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Apr 16, 2025

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