Food Services Worker - Panera

Pay Range: Targeted pay up to $13.00 hourly, based on experience.

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Varies based on business needs. Essential position and may be required to work during inclement weather and campus closures. Will be required to work during home football games.

Travel: May be required

Position Introduction:

Panera at the Oklahoma Memorial Union is seeking dependable and customer-focused Food Service Workers to support operations in a fast-paced dining environment. This position is responsible for a wide range of duties related to the preparation, production, and service of food and beverages while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and sanitation.

Food Service Workers play a vital role in ensuring a positive guest experience by preparing food to established standards, maintaining clean and organized workspaces, and delivering exceptional customer service. This role requires attention to detail, the ability to follow procedures, and a commitment to upholding university and health department guidelines.

• Prepares, produces, and/or sets up and serves food items to include daily specials, standard menu offerings, limited time offerings, infusion meals, catering meals, standard menu, etc.
• Stocks and stores food services items.
• Receives, rotates, and dispenses food commodities using all applicable guidelines.
• Utilizes various kitchen utensils, appliances, and heavy/industrial equipment in food preparation.
• Operates a variety of manual and/or automatic kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, dishwashers, mixers, slicers, etc.
• Promotes a safe and healthy workplace by identifying unsafe practices, unsafe equipment, and removing refuse as soon as appropriate.
• Uses appropriate practices for safe cleaning and is responsible for own safety and safety of others.
• Provides professional and exceptional customer service.
• Adheres to University policies, as well as health department quality and safety standards.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

Schedule will include working home football game days, position is essential/may be required to work during campus closures.

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Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• None

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

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