Lubbock

37403BR

Hospitality Services

Position Description

Supervises and directs work involving direction of employees involved in the preparation and replenishment of food and/or custodial duties of the food service areas.

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

• Observe and evaluate workers and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service, and complete disciplinary write-ups.
• Perform routine tasks consistently.
• Knows and applies food safety policies and procedures for the department.
• Take and record the temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.
• Schedule staff hours and assign duties.
• Maintain food and equipment inventories.
• Monitor and coordinate food preparation: Personnel, economics, methods, portion sizes, and presentation must follow guidelines set by the department and be completed in an acceptable and timely manner.
• Operate and clean food service equipment without supervision.
• Supervise and participate in food preparation, meal presentation, front of the house maintenance and cleaning activities.
• Be a team member and positively influence co-workers.
• Train workers in food preparation, equipment use, customer service, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Perform various financial activities such as cash handling, per supervisor's approval.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from high school or the equivalent plus two (2) years experience in large-scale commercial or institutional food operations; additional experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.

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

15.20

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 Required

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Service Workers - Supervisors

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.

Air Force Specialty Code

No equivalent

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

922A, 92G

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code

3300, 3301, 3302, 3381

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

1130