Job Description

Job Details

Job Location
Lawrence, KS

Salary Range
$15.00 - $16.65 Hourly

Description

KU Dining Services is looking for enthusiastic and experienced cooks to join the retail dining team at Chick-fil-A. The right candidates will have experience operating and running various restaurant equipment and be well-versed in commercial BOH operations.

Great Benefits:

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Free life and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement plan with 7.5% employer match
• Regular schedule with a great work-life balance

Read the full job description below:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Food Preparation & Knowledge:
   
   • Prepare, cook, and properly store food following the supervisor's direction and all food safety regulations.
   • Ensure that all food safety protocols are strictly adhered to, including safe handling and storage practices.
2. Quality Assurance:
   
   • Maintain a clean and organized work area with a "clean as you go" approach.
   • Follow recipes precisely to ensure consistency and quality in food preparation.
3. Problem-Solving & Safety:
   
   • Adhere to guidelines for safe food handling, including taking and logging temperatures, using clean and sanitized tools, and practicing good hygiene.
   • Properly store food by covering, labeling, dating, and placing it in the correct storage areas.
4. Customer Service:
   
   • Deliver exceptional guest experiences by anticipating needs and addressing any issues promptly.
   • Contribute to a positive dining experience that encourages repeat business and favorable reviews.
5. Communication:
   
   • Address questions and concerns to your assigned supervisor in a timely and respectful manner.
   • Maintain clear, concise, and professional communication with coworkers, both verbally and in writing.
6. Teamwork & Cooperation:
   
   • Foster effective relationships with coworkers and customers, maintaining a positive and helpful attitude.
   • Collaborate on group assignments and assist coworkers as needed to ensure tasks are completed successfully.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Versatility:
   
   • Assist in other work areas or cover different stations as needed, particularly during coworker absences.
   • Participate in stocking and general cleaning tasks to support the overall upkeep of the kitchen and dining areas.
2. Customer Interaction:
   
   • Engage with customers and coworkers in a friendly and professional manner.
   • Report and follow up on any customer concerns with supervisory staff to ensure satisfactory resolutions.

Supervision:

• Reports to the assigned supervisor and may provide direction to part-time staff as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or GED equivalent.
2. At least oneyear experience in commercial food service preparation and handling
3. Flexible/Open availability, including weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Previous food service experience in a college or institutional setting.
2. ServSafe certification.

Required Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

1. Understanding of materials and methods used in the preparation, holding, and serving of quality food in a dining area, as well as the use and care of appropriate utensils and equipment.
2. Knowledge of health, sanitary, and safety standards and practices as they apply to food service.
3. Ability to follow recipes and instructions, and to train less-experienced part-time employees effectively.
4. Strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on providing excellent customer service.
5. Physical ability to meet the demands of food service work, including stooping, bending, extensive walking, standing for long periods, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Employment contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The University of Kansas Memorial Unions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the corporation's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by corporation policy. KU Memorial Union

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