Quick Service Shift Lead

Overview

Ranked as one of the best employers in the state of Nebraska
, 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.

We invest in our employees:

• 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!

• Department
  :
  Housing:
  Retail Operations-12425
• Requisition Number
  : S_250686
• Posting Open Date
  : 09/03/2025
• Application Review Date
  : 10/06/2025
• Posting Close Date
  :
  Open Until Filled
• Work Location
  :
  Lincoln, NE
• Job Type
  :
  Full-Time
• Alternate Work Schedule
  :
  Some evenings and weekends
• Position funded
  :
  No
• Physical Required
  :
  Yes
• Criminal History Background Check Required
  :
  Yes

• 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.
• Provide operational leadership by completing front of house and back of house duties to ensure a positive guest experience and compliance with Housing Dining standards and food safety protocols.
• Delegate shift duty assignments to staff/students to ensure all stations are covered and maintain appropriate order processing times.
• Oversee the 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 all guests in a friendly manner and address guest concerns.
• Accurately enter orders into the POS system and perform cashier duties.
• Complete food preparation and monitor food quality and safety.
• Ensure that food lines are adequately stocked and front end condiments are filled.
• Operate dish machine and complete opening and closing procedures before end of shift.
• Operate the computer for training, email, and other related tasks.

• Minimum Required Qualifications
  :
  High school diploma/ 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 necessary. Ability to communicate is essential. Must have the ability 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 50lbs and push/pull up to 100lbs required.
• Preferred Qualifications
  :
  Supervisory experience preferred.

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How to Apply

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