Supervisor - Wagner (Athletic) Dining

The University of Oklahoma•Norman, OK

56d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supervising, training and evaluating assigned personnel, most often focusing on the unique restaurant concepts/service areas in the front of house. They will determine work priorities, plan schedules, assign, and review work. Will also be learn how to prepare, produce, and serve food items for each concept at Wagner Dining, a centralized dining concept within Headington Hall, a residential community for student athletes and non-athlete students. Prepares food following recipes and applying individual portion control standards. Properly and safely measures, weighs and combines ingredients for quantity preparation of simple menu items. Utilizes various kitchen utensils, appliances, and heavy/industrial equipment in food preparation (ovens, knives, peelers, dicers, slicers, mixers, industrial dish machines, recycling, stoves, etc.). Serves food in a courteous and respectful manner, with proper portion control and knowledge of menu items. Load, carry, and transport hot or cold food items or containers to customers, serving lines, or dining tables-safely, efficiently and timely. Loads and transports food carts to and from designated floor units. Washes, sanitizes, and stores pots, pans and kitchen utensils in designated areas. Scrapes dishes and cleans tables, serving areas. Cleans counters and floors. Follows proper kitchen standards when cleaning/sanitizing the work area (floors, food carts, cabinets, tables, kitchen utensils and equipment, dishes, and tableware, etc.). Assists with special events across the University and across campuses that may include Presidential luncheons and dinners, catering needs, student organizational special requests, and day-to-day events. Assists other food services staff when necessary and voluntarily as much as possible. The functions described here are not all-encompassing of those an employee may encounter while on the job. Normally, employees on a 5 hour shift receive a free meal. Uniforms are provided at no cost, but must be maintained by the employee. Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED or graduate of culinary school, AND: 36 months experience in food services to include 12 months in a supervisory role.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED or graduate of culinary school
36 months experience in food services to include 12 months in a supervisory role
Must be 18 years or older
Must submit to a background check
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, food digester, 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.
Perseverance, both physically and mentally, for fast-paced and demanding responsibilities required.
Ability to lift objects up to 58 lbs, and push/pull up to 100 lbs, depending on job assignment.
Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time and adapt to a large kitchen environment with varying temperatures (-8 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit).
Climb stairs, as necessary, and depending on job assignment, occasionally to frequently.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe Certification
More than 36 months of restaurant kitchen supervisor/cooking experience.

Responsibilities

Supervising, training and evaluating assigned personnel
Determine work priorities, plan schedules, assign, and review work
Prepare, produce, and serve food items for each concept at Wagner Dining
Prepare food following recipes and applying individual portion control standards
Utilize various kitchen utensils, appliances, and heavy/industrial equipment in food preparation
Serve food in a courteous and respectful manner
Load, carry, and transport hot or cold food items or containers
Wash, sanitize, and store pots, pans and kitchen utensils
Scrape dishes and clean tables, serving areas
Clean counters and floors
Assist with special events
Assist other food services staff