Quick Service Shift Lead; Temporary

Quick Service Shift Lead

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, the University of Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

• Vacation and sick leave pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuous improvement and innovation
• Professional development through training and education
• And much more!

As a Quick Service Shift Lead you will serve as a member of the restaurant management team by providing leadership, direction, and supervision to team members during their shift and ensuring a high-quality experience for guests.

• Lead through servant leadership and ensure all front and back of house duties are completed, meeting housing dining standards and food safety protocols.
• Delegate shift duty assignments to staff/students to ensure all stations are covered and appropriate order processing times maintained.
• Oversee front of house and/or back of house restaurant operations during scheduled shifts.
• Ensure products and ingredients are stocked and available based on forecasting.
• Train new team members.
• Ensure presentation, quality, and food standards are met.
• Provide excellent customer service to all guests through front-end and back-end operations.
• Greet guests in a friendly manner and address concerns.
• Accurately enter orders into POS and perform cashier duties.
• Complete food preparation and monitor food quality and safety.
• Ensure food lines are adequately stocked and front-end condiments are filled.
• Operate dish machine, ensuring cleaning duties, opening, and closing procedures are completed before end of shift.
• Use computer for training, email, and related tasks.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus three years of food preparation experience and mastery of all kitchen and dining tasks and attributes; equivalent experience/education considered.
• Ability to read, write, weigh, and measure as required.
• Strong communication skills; must be able to train and lead others.
• Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain by passing the Safety and Sanitation test required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull up to 100 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pre-Placement Driving Record Review (not required).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and push/pull up to 100lbs.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required; subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Criminal History Background Check required.

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