*Sr. Food Services Worker – The Crimson Panda

* Job Number:
260343

Organization: Laughing
Tomato

Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman
Campus

Schedule:

Work Schedule: Shifts may vary based on business needs, but most
often Monday-Friday, and home football gamedays. Position is essential and may be required to work during campus
closures.

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted salary: $15.00 hourly, based on
experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: None

Job
Description

*

This position serves as a first line assistant supervisor and will be responsible for preparation,
production, customer service, and/or serving of food items. Will assist with processing payments, training students and holding team members
accountable. May determine work priorities and assign work to food service workers and students. Provides guidance and training in food
preparation, serving techniques, safe operation of equipment and proper sanitation.

Duties:

• Under
  general supervision, responsible for a wide range of tasks associated with the preparation, production, cash handling and/or serving of food
  items, with an emphasis on quality, safety, sanitation, and customer service.
• 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.***

Job Requirements

*

Required
Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED or graduate of culinary school, AND:

• 12 months of
  restaurant/customer service experience

Skills:

• 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.
• Performs addition, subtraction, multiplication,
  simple accounting, and division effectively enough to count change, when necessary, take inventory, serve portions, enter time on a times
  sheet, etc.
• Reads and interprets routine written materials, menus, instructions and e-mails. Communicates effectively, in English,
  orally and/or in writing.
• 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.
• Able to handle varying workloads and meet deadlines as necessary.
• Basic math and computer skill.

Certifications:

• Safe Food Handling and Sanitation Certification may be required upon
  employment.
• Supervision of Others: Supervises a small staff

Working Conditions:

• Physical: 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. Climb stairs, as necessary, and depending on job assignment, occasionally to frequently. This
  will be determined by employee’s assignment.
• Environmental: Adapt to a large kitchen environment with varying
  temperatures (-8 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit). As essential personnel you may be required to work during University closings. Nights and
  weekends may apply for any operations especially those operating.

Department Preferences:

• ServSafe
  Certification

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.

• Hepatitis A vaccine
  required

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community’s
unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement
of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

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.

Hiring contingent upon a Background
Check?: Yes

Special Indications: None

Job Posting: Feb 24, 2026

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