Sr. Food Services Worker - Couch Restaurants

Job Description - Sr. Food Services Worker - Couch Restaurants (260256)

Couch Cafeteria

Full‑time. Work schedule varies. Work type:
Onsite.

Targeted salary: $15.00 hourly, based on experience. Benefits provided:
Yes.

• 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.

Required: High School Diploma, GED, or graduate of culinary school, AND:

• 12 months of previous restaurant/customer service experience

• Uses tools, such as knives, slicers, 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, 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.
• Basic math and computer skills.

• Safe Food Handling and Sanitation Certification may be required upon employment.

• Physical:
  • 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.
  • Climb stairs, as necessary, and depending on job assignment, occasionally to frequently. This will be determined by employee's assignment.
  • Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Environmental:
  • Adapt to a large kitchen environment with varying temperatures (–8 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • As essential personnel you may be required to work during University closings.
  • Nights and weekends may apply for any operations especially those operating 24/7.

• Supervises a small staff.
• Position receives general supervision from restaurant manager.

• Serv Safe Certification
• 12+ months of restaurant kitchen/cooking supervisory/lead experience

If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis…