Food Prep Specialist- SouthPaw LRS

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College (UA-PTC) in North Little Rock, Arkansas, is seeking a Food Service Specialist for the South Paw Cafe at its Little Rock South location. This role is responsible for maintaining campus dining services and operates under the direct supervision of the Sous Chef- LRS. UA-PTC is a comprehensive two-year college offering associate degree and certificate programs for transfer to four-year institutions and for career preparation and advancement.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions and recipes.
One-year experience in institutional cooking or related area or Certificate in Basic Food Preparation from a regionally accredited institution.
Understanding and commitment to equal access and equal opportunity.
Commitment to the mission of the comprehensive two-year college and its role in total community development.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe certified.

Responsibilities

Available Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm with flexibility to work occasional night and weekend shifts to accommodate special events.
Maintain high standards of quality control, hygiene, and health and safety.
Greet and assist customers, take orders and manage the cash register, handling cash and credit card transactions accurately, ensuring the cash drawer is balanced at the end of the day.
Follow open and closing procedures for Bistro service set-up and equipment.
Maintain a clean and orderly front of house, including food service stations, trash and work stations.
Stock and maintain service levels of beverages, cups, condiments and utensils.
Stock and maintain salad bar, grab and go, pizza station and other food stations as assigned.
Checks stock levels for ingredients and paper goods and assist with inventory maintenance.
Ensures all food served is of high quality, properly prepared according to recipe and is expedited to all outlets in a smooth and efficient manner.
Maintains a positive attitude in the execution of duties and displays a high level of commitment to the team and to the job.
Performs other duties as assigned to include all areas of the restaurants, catering rooms, loading dock area, exterior of restaurant, etc.
Must possess professional verbal and written communication skills, be organized and detail oriented, be flexible and adapt to change.
Promote the mission of University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College.
Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.