Food Services Worker - Central Production

University of Oklahoma•Norman, OK

2d•$13

About The Position

The Food Services Worker prepares food according to recipes and portion-control standards, measuring, weighing, and combining ingredients for quantity preparation of simple menu items. The role uses kitchen utensils, appliances, and heavy or industrial equipment, including ovens, knives, peelers, dicers, slicers, mixers, industrial dish machines, recycling equipment, and stoves. The employee serves food courteously and respectfully, observes portion controls, and maintains knowledge of menu items. Duties include safely and efficiently transporting hot or cold food and containers to customers, serving lines, or dining tables, and cleaning and sanitizing work areas, kitchen equipment, dishes, and tableware. The position also assists with University special events and supports other food services staff as needed. This position is considered essential personnel and may be required to work during inclement weather or campus closures. Work schedules vary according to business needs and may include evenings or weekends, communicated in advance. Travel may be required. A Cleveland County Food Handlers card must be obtained within 30 days of hire and renewed every other year. A uniform is provided at no cost and must be worn correctly and maintained by the employee. Employees working a five-hour shift normally receive a free meal.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Obtain a Cleveland County Food Handlers card within 30 days of hire and maintain it by renewing every other year.
Wear the issued uniform correctly per shift and maintain it.
A background check is required for hiring.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe Certification

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to recipes and individual portion-control standards.
Measure, weigh, and combine ingredients for quantity preparation of simple menu items.
Use kitchen utensils, appliances, and heavy or industrial food-preparation equipment.
Serve food courteously and respectfully, following portion controls and maintaining knowledge of menu items.
Safely, efficiently, and promptly transport hot or cold food items and containers to customers, serving lines, or dining tables.
Clean and sanitize work areas, floors, food carts, cabinets, tables, kitchen utensils and equipment, dishes, and tableware.
Assist with special events across the University.
Assist other food services staff when necessary.
Wear the issued uniform correctly and maintain it.
Work during inclement weather or campus closures when required as essential personnel.