Senior Food Services Worker - Couch Restaurants

Position Introduction:

This position serves as a first line assistant supervisor responsible for preparation, production, and/or serving of food items for Couch Restaurants. Will work to hold restaurant employees to all best practices. Determines work priorities and assigns work to food service workers and students, while also cooking, cleaning, serving and completing necessary administrative responsibilities. Will complete other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties:

• 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.

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

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Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED or graduate of culinary school.
• 12 months of restaurant/customer service experience.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• Ability to obtain a Food Handlers License

Additional Department Duties:

• Hepatitis A vaccine required if hire, or annual testing.
• Considered essential personnel and may be required to work during inclement weather or campus closure.
• Can be scheduled for overtime based on business needs at peak service times.
• Must receive Cleveland County food handlers' card within 30-days of hire.
• Will be issued a uniform which must be properly worn per shift.