UNT Dining Services – Eagle Landing Food Service/Utilities Specialist

University of North Texas System • Denton, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

UNT Dining Services is hiring a Food Service/Utilities Specialist for Eagle Landing in Denton. The role involves preparing, cooking, and serving food while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment. Duties also include washing dishes, pots, and pans; cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, utensils, workstations, dining areas, and other food service spaces; and supporting dining operations. Employees may assist with food preparation, customer service, restocking supplies, trash removal, and campus events. The position requires following food safety and sanitation guidelines, working collaboratively, and providing courteous, reliable service to the campus community. The specialist produces high-quality items for each meal service, follows standardized dishwashing processes, and trains hourly staff in proper washing, sanitizing, and handling techniques. Salary is commensurate with experience. The position is TRS eligible and security sensitive.

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 inventory.
• Knowledge of proper use, care, and cleaning of food service equipment, kitchen utensils, and dishwashing equipment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices and health hazards associated with food preparation, handling, storage, and service, including 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 communicate with others to exchange information.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality items for each meal service, including daily prepared items.
• Prepare, cook, and serve food.
• Wash dishes, pots, and pans, and clean and sanitize food service equipment, utensils, workstations, dining areas, and other food service spaces.
• Follow standardized processes to minimize turnaround time and ensure a consistent supply of cleaned and sanitized dishes.
• Train hourly staff on proper washing, sanitizing, and handling techniques and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Assist with food preparation, serving customers, restocking supplies, removing trash, and supporting dining operations for campus events as needed.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and security procedures.
• Work collaboratively and provide courteous customer service.

What This Job Offers

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