PEAK - University Club Food Services Worker

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOM; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOM Norman campus is seeking a dietary services helper to prepare foods from around the world, including stir fry and Mediterranean dishes, with portion control and possible front-of-house duties. You will use various kitchen tools, maintain cleanliness, and follow safety standards to support daily service.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED, basic math and strong customer service, plus the ability to read menus and instructions and handle varying workloads.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic math, customer service, and reading skills.
• Ability to use kitchen and dish-room tools safely and proficiently.
• Strong communication and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food from diverse cuisines following recipes.
• Assist with front of house serving and production duties as needed.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and maintain sanitary work area.
• Load, transport, and portion food items for service.

Skills

Basic math

Customer service

Kitchen tools

Food safety

Reading skills

Workload management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Range:Targeted salary $13.00 per hour based on experience

Benefits Eligible: False

Work Schedule:Monday – Friday, Standard/Fixed Schedule

Position Introduction:

Will prepare food from around the world including stir fry, barbecue, bold vegan and vegetarian dishes, home cooking, traditional Mediterranean and much more. This position will prepare food following recipes and applying individual portion control standards. May be tasked with front of house serving responsibilities and also production/food prep duties.

• 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.).
• The functions described here are not all-encompassing of those an employee may encounter while on the job.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Basic math skills
• Customer service
• Ability to use kitchen and dish room tools with reasonable proficiency
• Skilled in the safe, sanitary, and effective handling of food, cooking utensils, food processing equipment, walk-in refrigeration, elevators, cash registers, food digester, dishwashers, time clock, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret routine written materials, menus, instructions and emails.
• Ability to handle varying workloads and meet deadlines as necessary
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing

Required Certifications and Licenses:

None

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes