Food Service Specialist

1 month ago


Denton, United States University of North Texas System Full time
Title: Food Service Specialist - Chick fil-A

Employee Classification: Food Service Specialist - 9mth

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Dining Service

Department: UNT-Dining-Retail-163710

Job Location: Denton

Salary: salary commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu .

Department Summary

Why work for UNT Dining? Our employees explain. - YouTube

It's About the Food. As the largest self-supported food service department in North Texas, UNT Dining Services offers 5 Dining Halls, 20+ retail venues, an upscale dining restaurant, a hydroponic garden, a central scratch bakery, and catering service-all led by professionally-trained chefs and hospitality experts. UNT is recognized as a national leader in university dining due to the department's innovative, trendsetting approach to food service and award-winning culinary talent. UNT operates Mean Greens Caf, the nation's first 100% vegan collegiate Dining Hall, and Kitchen West, Texas' first and only university Dining Hall Certified Free From™ the Big 8 Food Allergens and Gluten Kitchens with Confidence. In early 2021, UNT opened its first standalone Dining Hall, Eagle Landing, inspired by urban food halls and home to seven unique restaurant concepts, all available for a single Meal Plan swipe. UNT was named No. 2 in the nation as a college with the best food by Delish.com and is also the recipient of the prestigious Loyal E. Horton Award and Vegan Recipe Award from the National Association of College and University Food Services. As a founding member of the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative, UNT contributes to groundbreaking research on plant-forward diets, food waste reduction, and consumer food choices while accelerating the implementation of the Menus of Change Principles of Healthy, Sustainable Menus.

Position Overview

This position is a line position with supervisory responsibilities. This position may be responsible for performing several job duties in a specific location. This position is required to observe all retail dining policies and procedures. This position will help with the training of new employees and student workers.

Minimum Qualifications

Six months of general work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to maintain records and complete forms accurately. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to complete tasks (example: collecting cash and making change). Knowledge of the care and use of food service equipment and kitchen utensils. Knowledge of health hazards in food preparation and service and necessary precautionary measures. Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Food Truck Experience a plus. Great work ethics. Outgoing personality. Eager to excel and grow with our exciting new UNT Union Retail Dining operations.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:
  • The employee is timely. Shows up within 5 minutes of the scheduled time, ready to work.
  • When absent or tardy, call the manager or supervisor at least one hour before the shift begins. Helps cover shift when possible.
  • Does not have excessive absenteeism per Dining Services policy. More than two absences a semester are considered excessive.
  • Employee always wears a clean and neat uniform, including a name tag and skid resistant shoes.
  • Exhibits exemplary grooming standards. Consistently used as a model for new hires.
  • Monitors and assures quality and availability of items throughout the meal service.
  • Guarantees that all food is handled and served per HAACP and Dining Services guidelines. Monitors equipment and fills out HAACP logs. (ZERO EXCEPTIONS)
  • Is highly visible in the service area and/or kitchen. Alerts supervisor when taking a break.
  • Keeps area stocked with all tools and products necessary to successfully complete their jobs.
  • Contributes to the departments success by using positive statements about the Dining Services Department and coworkers.
  • Effectively helps train FSWI and student workers.
  • Keeps self motivated and productive.
  • Looks for additional responsibilities when not busy. Sets up next shift for success. -
  • Works with supervisor to set up systems to ensure work flow is not interrupted when employee is not present.
  • Is effective and friendly in communication with team members and customers; is positive and enthusiastic at all times.
  • Anticipates, takes ownership, and satisfies customers, fellow team members, and management needs and concerns.
  • Displays a positive demeanor with staff and customers, each day without exception.
  • Exercises discretion in sharing Dining Service information with others. Does not talk negatively about Dining Services or employees.

Work Schedule:

Hours Vary

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here .

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permitand takes actions to preventdiscrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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