Sr. Food Services Worker; AM - Cross Village Restaurants

Job Title

Senior Food Services Worker (AM) – Cross Village Restaurants (260258)

Onsite – Cross Food Services

Full‑time, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (typically 9:00 am – 5:30 pm)

Targeted hourly: $15.00, based on experience

Yes

This position serves as a first‑line assistant supervisor responsible for the preparation, production and/or serving of food items in Cross Village Restaurants.

Under general supervision, responsible for a wide range of tasks associated with preparation, production, cash handling, and/or serving of food items, with an emphasis on quality, safety, sanitation, and customer service.

• May determine work priorities and assign work to food service workers and students.
• Provides guidance and training in food preparation, serving techniques, safe operation of equipment and proper sanitation.
• Plans cooking and preparation schedules to assure timetables are met.
• Prepares, seasons, cooks, fires, and bakes food according to standard recipes following portion control standards; modifies recipes and/or production amounts.
• Ensures optimal quality of food throughout preparation and service.
• Prepares food items for individual serving following portion control standards.
• Determines food quantities, prepares estimates of time, labor and materials for assigned tasks.
• Oversees maintenance of inventory, food consumption and other food service records.
• Operates a variety of manual and/or automatic kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, mixers, slicers, etc.
• Handles operational readiness and safety of equipment and supplies.
• Adheres to university and health department quality standards.
• Advises supervisor concerning quantity and quality of food and supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

High school diploma or GED or graduation from a culinary school, and 12 months of restaurant/customer service experience.

• Uses tools such as knives, slicers, potato peelers, etc. and/or small kitchen equipment with reasonable proficiency.
• Skilled in safe, sanitary, and effective handling of food, cooking utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Performs basic arithmetic and simple accounting for change, inventory, and timekeeping.
• 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.
• Applies time and attendance guidelines and uses systems to clock in/out.
• Handles varying workloads and meets deadlines.
• Basic math and computer skills.

• Ability to obtain a Food Handlers License.

• Serv Safe Certification.
• More than 12 months of restaurant kitchen/cooking supervisory experience.

• Physical: fast‑paced and demanding responsibilities; exposure to greasy, dirty materials; slippery floors; walking between buildings; walk‑in refrigeration; repetitive arm and wrist movement; chemicals, noxious odors; ability to lift up to 50 lb and push/pull up to 100 lb; ability to stand/walk for long periods; occasional stair climbing.
• Environmental: large kitchen environment with varying temperatures (-8 to 80 °F); possible work during University closings, nights, and weekends.

Supervises a small staff.

If selected, you will be subject to the University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. Hepatitis A vaccine required.

The University of Oklahoma values our community’s unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

The University, 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, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check? Yes.

Special Indications:
None.