Job Description
Food Services Worker II - Union Market - Job Number: 210566
Organization: Couch Cafeteria
Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus
Schedule: Full-time
Work Schedule: Varies- 6:30AM-3:00PM
Salary Range: $11.00 - $12.50, based on experience
Benefits Provided: Yes
Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter
***To apply and be considered for this job you MUST go to, jobs.ou.edu and click on, "External Applicants." Next, look for the search field that allows you to enter a job number, enter, 210566. This will let you view the job and apply.***
Job Description:
This position will prepare 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.***
Job Requirements:
Required Education/Experience:
High School Diploma/GED OR equivalent combination of education/job related experience, AND: 0-12 months of previous restaurant/customer service experience, or in a position working with customers, cash registers, or cooking.
Skills:
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. 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.
Advertised Physical Requirements:
Must be 18 years or older. Must submit to a background check. Must not ever have had a felony conviction for abuse of any kind, theft, rape, sexual assault, distribution of drugs or other similar conviction. Perseverance, both physically and mentally, for fast-paced and demanding responsibilities required. Exposure to disagreeable conditions such as handling greasy, dirty materials, walking on slippery floors, walking or riding between buildings on campus, going in and out of walk-in refrigeration units, etc. Frequent and repetitive arm and wrist movement. Exposure to chemicals and noxious odors. 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. This will be determined by employee's assignment. As essential personnel you are required to work during University closings. Nights and weekends may apply for any operations especially those operating 24/7.
Department Preferences:
ServSafe Certification and 6 months of restaurant kitchen/cooking experience.
Supervision:
Position receives general supervision from kitchen supervisor and restaurant manager.
Special Instructions:
If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.
Hepatitis A Vaccine required upon hire, or testing can be done annually at the employee's expense.
Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?
Yes
Special Indications:
Hiring contingent upon background check
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, or health care services that the University operates or provides.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 11.00 Per Hour
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Felony friendly, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,