Sr. Food Services Worker - The Crimson Panda

University of Oklahoma•Norman, OK

62d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a first line assistant supervisor and will be responsible for preparation, production, customer service, and/or serving of food items. Will assist with processing payments, training students and holding team members accountable. May determine work priorities and assign work to food service workers and students. Provides guidance and training in food preparation, serving techniques, safe operation of equipment and proper sanitation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED or graduate of culinary school
12 months of restaurant/customer service experience
Uses tools, such as knives, splicers, potato peelers, etc. and/or small kitchen equipment in a manner requiring reasonable proficiency, generally derived from previous training or during the introductory period.
Skilled in the safe, sanitary, and effective handling of food, cooking utensils, food processing equipment, walk-in refrigeration, elevators, cash registers, dishwashers, time clock, etc.
Performs addition, subtraction, multiplication, simple accounting, and division effectively enough to count change, when necessary, take inventory, serve portions, enter time on a times sheet, etc.
Reads and interprets routine written materials, menus, instructions and e-mails.
Communicates effectively, in English, orally and/or in writing.
Understands and demonstrates Housing and Food Services core values at all times.
Basic understanding of nutrition and portion control.
Understands and applies time and attendance guidelines with ability to use systems to clock in/out.
Able to handle varying workloads and meet deadlines as necessary.
Basic math and computer skill.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe Certification

Responsibilities

Responsible for a wide range of tasks associated with the preparation, production, cash handling and/or serving of food items, with an emphasis on quality, safety, sanitation, and customer service.
Plans cooking and preparation schedules to assure timetables are met.
Prepares, season, cooks, fires and bakes food according to standard recipes following portion control standards.
Modifies recipes and/or production amounts.
Ensures optimal quality of food throughout preparation and service.
Prepares food items for individual serving following portion control standards.
Determines food quantities, prepares estimates of time, labor and materials for assigned tasks.
Oversees maintenance of inventory, food consumption and other food service records.
Operates a variety of manual and/or automatic kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, mixers, slicers, etc.
Handles operational readiness and safety of equipment and supplies.
Adheres to university and Health Department quality standards.
Advises supervisor concerning quantity and quality of food and supplies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.