Student Food Services Student or Study

Job Description

Student Food Services Employee (Spring 2026) - Student or Work Study (252319)

252319

Part‑time. Work schedule is determined by class and student activity schedule, around business needs.

Prepares food (including meat, pork, poultry, fish, etc.) 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.

Loads, carries, and transports 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 and serving areas. Cleans counters and floors. Follows proper kitchen standards when cleaning and sanitizing the work area (floors, food carts, cabinets, tables, kitchen utensils and equipment, dishes, and tableware, etc.).

Assists with special events across the University. Assists other food services staff when necessary and voluntarily as much as possible. May operate a cash register and will adhere to proper payment‑handling processes. Cashiering and product handling and food serving are essential functions of the position. Scans, handles, and bags all merchandise, which could include a wide variety of food‑related goods (such as dairy, deli, meat and bakery), beverages (such as soft drinks and bottled beverages), entertainment, and pharmaceutical products.

Must be able to quickly process transactions and be able to cross‑train in other areas of service in the restaurant. The functions described here are not all‑encompassing of those an employee may encounter while on the job.

Beyond the specific tasks of this job, our goal is for you to also develop skills that are essential for any career path! In your position with OU Food Services, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and enhance eight career readiness competencies outlined by the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE), which are recognized by employers nationwide.

• Career & Self Development
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Perspective Awareness
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Technology

Normally, students who work a 5‑hour shift receive a free meal. Uniforms are provided at no cost but must be maintained by the employee.

• Spring 2026 OU class schedule, or a Word document that states you will be enrolling sometime before January 19, 2026

Must be enrolled in the Spring 2026 term as a student at the University of Oklahoma. Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Attach Spring 2026 ONE class schedule, or a typed document indicating you haven’t enrolled yet but will enroll soon. If attaching a class schedule, please attach the Week at a Glance style schedule for easier processing.

• 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 timesheet, etc.
• Reads and interprets routine written materials, menus, instructions and e‑mails.
• Communicates effectively, in English, orally and/or in writing.

• 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…