Food Service Worker II

Lubbock

39627BR

Hospitality Services

Position Description

Performs manual and routine duties in food service and/or kitchen areas. Responsible for the preparation and replenishment of food, and for custodial duties of the dining and kitchen areas. Duties are performed under close supervision and is reviewed while in progress or upon completion. Ability to perform physically demanding activity including lifting, walking, and stooping.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

• Exhibits the ability to perform routine tasks consistently.
• Knows and applies food safety policies and procedures for department.
• Prepare a variety of foods such as meats, vegetables, desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
• Performs cashier duties if assigned by supervisor.
• Exhibits the ability to operate and clean food service equipment without supervision.
• If asked to supervise: amount of time and type of supervision allowed is determined by supervising manager.
• Number of employees varies with the location in which employee works.
• Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas such as refrigerators and freezers.
• If driving is a duty, must follow required policy and procedure for driving Texas Tech vehicles.
• Exhibit thorough knowledge and ability in food preparation, equipment use, customer service, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Supervise, if assigned by immediate supervisor, and participate in kitchen and dining area activities.
• Train workers in food preparation and in service, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Exhibits the ability to control inventories of food, equipment, small wares and report shortages to designated personnel.

Required Qualifications

Completion of eighth grade plus one year experience. Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

14.06

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Other

Schedule Details

Schedule Varies - Overtime as Needed

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Service Workers

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

922A, 92G

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code

3300, 3301, 3302, 3381

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

1130