PEAK - University Club Food Services Worker

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK is seeking a food service worker to prepare various cuisines following recipes and portion controls. The role may include front-of-house serving and production duties as needed.

You will load and transport items to serving lines, wash and sanitize equipment, and maintain clean food-prep areas in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret routine written materials and menus.
• Ability to handle varying workloads and meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food from around the world following recipes and portion controls.
• Assist with front of house serving responsibilities as needed.
• Load and transport food items to serving lines or tables.
• Wash, sanitize, and store pots, pans, and utensils.
• Clean counters and floors; follow kitchen sanitation standards.

Skills

Basic math

Customer service

Kitchen tools proficiency

Food handling safety

Reading comprehension

Workload management

Verbal/written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dish machines

Walk-in cooler

Cash registers

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