Job Description

Performs a wide range of duties involved with preparing and/or serving foods and beverages and follows proper kitchen standards when cleaning/sanitizing the work area (floors, food carts, cabinets, tables, kitchen utensils and equipment, dishes, and tableware, etc.).

• Prepares, produces, and/or sets up and serves food items to include daily specials, standard menu offerings, limited time offerings, infusion meals, catering meals, standard menu, etc.
• Stocks and stores food services items. Receives, rotates, and dispenses food commodities using all applicable guidelines.
• Utilizes various kitchen utensils, appliances, and heavy/industrial equipment in food preparation.
• Operates a variety of manual and/or automatic kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, dishwashers, mixers, slicers, etc.
• Promotes a safe and healthy workplace by identifying unsafe practices, unsafe equipment, and removing refuse as soon as appropriate. Uses appropriate practices for safe cleaning and is responsible for own safety and safety of others.
• Provides professional and exceptional customer service.
• Adheres to University policies, as well as health department quality and safety standards.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

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

Job Requirements

Required Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED

Skills:

• Basic math skills
• Customer service
• Ability to use kitchen and dish room tools with reasonable proficiency
• 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.
• Ability to read and interpret routine written materials, menus, instructions and emails.
• Ability to handle varying workloads and meet deadlines as necessary
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing
• Uses tools, such as knives, splicers, 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.
• 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.

Advertised Physical Requirements:

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 50 lbs, and push/pull up to 100 lbs, depending on job assignment. Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time and adapt to a large kitchen environment with varying temperatures (-8 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit). Climb stairs, as necessary, and depending on job assignment, occasionally to frequently. This will be determined by employee's assignment. 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.

Supervision:

• Position receives general supervision from restaurant manager.

Certifications:

• Safe Food Handling and Sanitation Certification may be required upon employment.
• Hepatitis A Vaccine required if hired.

Department Preferences:

• ServSafe Certification
• 12 months of restaurant kitchen/cooking supervisory experience.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

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