Food Services Worker - University Catering

Food Services Worker - University Catering (260117) Organization

Union Catering

Full-time, Varies, Onsite

• Targeted salary: $13.00 per hour, based on experience
• Benefits Provided:
  Yes

• Prepare and serve foods and beverages for University Catering, following proper kitchen standards when cleaning/sanitizing the work area.
• Prepare food following recipes and applying portion control standards, safely measuring, weighing and combining ingredients for quantity preparation of simple menu items.
• Utilize various kitchen utensils, appliances, and heavy/industrial equipment in food preparation (ovens, knives, peelers, dicers, slicers, mixers, industrial dish machines, recycling, stoves, etc.).
• Serve food in a courteous and respectful manner, with proper portion control and knowledge of menu items.
• Load, carry, and transport hot or cold food items or containers to customers, serving lines, or dining tables safely, efficiently and timely; and load and transport food carts to and from designated floor units.
• Wash, sanitize, and store pots, pans, and kitchen utensils in designated areas; scrape dishes and clean tables and serving areas; clean counters and floors; follow proper kitchen standards for sanitizing the work area.
• Assist with special events across the University and campuses, including Presidential luncheons and dinners, catering needs, student organizational special requests, and day‑to‑day events.
• Assist other food services staff when necessary and voluntarily as possible.

High school diploma or GED.

• Proficient use of knives, splicers, potato peelers, and small kitchen equipment.
• Safe, sanitary, and effective handling of food, cooking utensils, food processing equipment, walk‑in refrigeration, elevators, cash registers, dishwashers, time clock, etc.
• Basic arithmetic for counting change, taking inventory, serving portions, and entering time on a timesheet.
• Reading and interpreting routine written materials, menus, instructions, and e‑mails.
• Effective communication in English, orally and/or in writing.
• Understanding and demonstrating Housing and Food Services core values at all times.
• Basic understanding of nutrition and portion control.
• Understanding and applying time and attendance guidelines with ability to use systems to clock in/out.
• Ability to handle varying workloads and meet deadlines as necessary.

Must be 18 years or older. Hepatitis A Vaccine required if hired, or annual testing. Physical perseverance required for fast‑paced and demanding responsibilities. Exposure to greasy, dirty materials; walking on slippery floors; walking or riding between buildings; walking in and out of walk‑in refrigeration units; 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.; stand or walk for long periods; adapt to a large kitchen environment with varying temperatures (−8 to 80 °F); climb stairs as necessary. May be required to work during university closings; nights and weekends may apply for operations operating 24/7.

• Serv Safe Certification
• 6 + months of restaurant kitchen/cooking/food services experience.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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Hiring contingent upon a Background Check? Yes.

Hiring contingent upon police records check.