Job Posting Title:

Lead Food Prep / Service Worker

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Hiring Department:

University Housing and Dining

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

BENEFITS: UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:  

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage 

Free Capital Metro bus rides

Retirement contributions  

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Career growth & professional development

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/ to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!

Purpose

Provide production and support for food preparation, which includes but is not limited to cooking, stocking, rotating, serving, and maintaining products within University Housing and Dining. Assist the supervisor team with the training of employees and ensure all procedures are done correctly.

Responsibilities

Assist the supervisor in coordinating the production of all food preparation activities. Support supervisors in the training of staff. Lead and coach staff in daily operations. Maintain current knowledge of all areas of responsibility. Communicate with the leadership team on recommendations to adjust forecast needs daily for perishable products.

Set up, stock, clean and replenish serving area before/during service. Break down and clean all serving areas, workstations and equipment after service. Ensure detailed cleaning tasks are completed throughout the shift. Conduct inventory of items in dry storage areas, coolers, freezers, and beverage stations. 

Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation guidelines. Ensure proper labeling and storage of products. Maintain temperature logs and waste forms as required throughout shift and ensure food is cooked and maintains appropriate temperature throughout service. Avoid cross contamination and
actively monitor food quality.

Greet and provide internal and external customers with excellent customer service. Communicate professionally and effectively with staff, supervisory staff, and/or customers. Assist in short-order cooking, food preparation, and serving in work area. Receive, respond, and follow through with written and oral instructions from supervisors, co-workers, and customers.

Adhere to written and oral University and UHD policies such as time and attendance and UHD / UT trainings and compliance. Complete and maintain required food safety training, including Texas Food Handler Safety. Follow work safety guidelines and utilize proper PPE as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Two years of experience working and preparing food in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility.

Experience training or leading staff in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional food facility.

Experience with operating standard kitchen equipment. 

Ability to complete and maintain Food Safety Training required by University Housing and Dining.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Culinary Degree.

Three or more years of experience working and preparing food in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility.

One or more years of experience training or leading staff in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional food facility.

Customer service experience in a high-volume food service operation.

Experience following recipes.

Basic computer skills. 

Ability to multi-task and work with little supervision.

Salary Range

$41,600+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).

May work in all weather conditions.

May work in extreme temperatures.

May work around standard office conditions.

May work around chemicals.

Use of manual dexterity.

Climbing stairs.

Climbing of ladders.

Lifting and moving.

Pushing, pulling, and moving up to 50 pounds; Lifting and moving. up to 62 pounds.

The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete testing for strength and agility prior to employment.

Work Shift

Workdays, hours, and area may vary based on the needs of the unit and University Housing and Dining (UHD).

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.