Sr. Food Services Worker/Assistant Supervisor - Couch Restaurants
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $15.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
free meal
uniform provided
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The University of Oklahoma is a prestigious public research university known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. Located in Norman, Oklahoma, the university serves a diverse student body and offers a rich campus experience that extends beyond academics. It is dedicated to providing a supportive, inclusive environment that values the unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of all members of its community. The university's Housing and Food Services department operates Couch Restaurants, which deliver high-quality food service to students, faculty, staff, and guests on campus. This department emphasizes maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and customer... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or graduate of culinary school
- Minimum 12 months of restaurant or customer service experience
- Ability to use kitchen tools such as knives, slicers, and peelers proficiently
- Skilled in safe and sanitary food handling and cooking
- Basic math and computer skills
- Effective communication skills in English
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must submit to a background check
- Ability to persevere in a fast-paced and demanding work environment
- Ability to lift up to 58 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods
- Ability to work in varying temperature environments from 8 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit
- Willingness to work nights and weekends as required
- Ability to climb stairs as needed
- Adherence to safety and sanitation standards
- Safe Food Handling and Sanitation Certification may be required
- Ability to maintain uniforms provided
- Ability to adapt to large kitchen environment
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
- Basic understanding of nutrition and portion control
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or graduate of culinary school
- 12 months of previous restaurant or customer service experience
- Proficiency in the use of kitchen tools and equipment
- Skilled in safe, sanitary and effective handling of food and cooking utensils
- Ability to perform basic math and accounting tasks
- Effective oral and written communication skills in English
- Basic understanding of nutrition and portion control
- Ability to handle varying workloads and meet deadlines
- Understanding and demonstration of Housing and Food Services core values
- Ability to use time and attendance systems
- ServSafe certification preferred
- 12+ months of kitchen or cooking supervisory experience preferred
Job Duties
- Determine work priorities and assign work to food service workers and students
- Provide guidance and training in food preparation, serving techniques, safe operation of equipment and proper sanitation
- Plan cooking and preparation schedules to assure timetables are met
- Prepare, season, cook, fire and bake food according to standard recipes following portion control standards
- Modify recipes and production amounts
- Ensure optimal quality of food throughout preparation and service
- Prepare food items for individual serving following portion control standards
- Determine food quantities, prepare estimates of time, labor and materials for assigned tasks
- Oversee maintenance of inventory, food consumption and other food service records
- Operate a variety of manual and automatic kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, mixers, slicers, etc
- Handle operational readiness and safety of equipment and supplies
- Adhere to university and Health Department quality standards
- Advise supervisor concerning quantity and quality of food and supplies
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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