UNT Dining Services – Eagle Landing Food Service/Utilities Specialist

University of North Texas System • Denton, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

UNT Dining Services is hiring a Food Service Specialist for Eagle Landing at the University of North Texas in Denton. The role involves preparing, cooking, and serving food while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment. Duties may include washing dishes, pots, and pans; cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, utensils, workstations, dining areas, and other food service spaces; assisting with food preparation and customer service; restocking supplies; removing trash; and supporting campus dining operations and events. Employees are expected to follow food safety and sanitation guidelines, collaborate with team members, and provide courteous, reliable customer service.

The position produces high-quality items for each meal service, including daily prepared items. It follows standardized processes to minimize turnaround time and maintain a consistent supply of cleaned and sanitized dishes. The role also trains hourly staff in proper washing, sanitizing, and handling techniques and ensures that safety protocols are followed. Work hours vary. No adverse environmental conditions are expected. This is a security-sensitive position.

Requirements

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations for food preparation, portioning, measuring ingredients, and maintaining inventory.
• Knowledge of the proper use, care, and cleaning of food service equipment, kitchen utensils, and dishwashing equipment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices, potential health hazards associated with food preparation, handling, storage, and service, and appropriate preventive measures.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and security precautions appropriate to assigned duties.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, follow established procedures, and provide courteous customer service.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, or fingers.

Nice To Haves

• Food service experience.
• Great work ethic.
• Eagerness to excel and grow with UNT Dining Services.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality items for each meal service, including daily prepared items.
• Use and care for food service equipment and kitchen utensils properly, recognizing health hazards and following relevant safety and security precautions.
• Follow standardized processes to reduce turnaround time and ensure a consistent supply of cleaned and sanitized dishes.
• Train hourly staff on proper dishwashing, sanitizing, and handling techniques.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Prepare, cook, and serve food; assist with food preparation and customer service as needed.
• Wash dishes, pots, and pans, and clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, workstations, dining areas, and other food service spaces.
• Restock supplies, remove trash, and support dining operations for campus events as needed.
• Work collaboratively and provide courteous, reliable customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed