PEAK - Senior Food Service Worker

This position is being filled through OU's PEAK Temporary Staffing Service.

Located on the corner of Lindsey and Jenkins, Headington Hall is a premiere college housing facility, housing a vibrant community of student athletes and non-athletes alike. The University of Oklahoma is currently looking for a PEAK Sr. Food Services Worker/Assistant Supervisor to serve this community and the University. This position serves as a lead cook, responsible for preparation, production and/or serving of food items while also supporting the team. Uniforms will be provided at no cost!

Duties\:

• May determine work priorities and assigns work to food service workers and students
• Will teach and hold employees accountable for successful operation of assorted dining stations
• 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, season, 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
Required\: High School Diploma, GED or graduate of culinary school; AND\:

12 months of restaurant/customer service

Certifications\: Ability to obtain a Food Handlers License

Skills\:

• Customer service
• Cash handling
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
• Ability to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty, and staff
• Skilled in the safe, sanitary, and effective handling of food, cooking utensils, food processing equipment, walk-in refrigeration, elevators, cash registers, food digester, dishwashers, timeclock, etc.
• Ability to handle varying workloads and meet deadlines as necessary
• Communicates effectively in English, orally and/or writing

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

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