10 Month FT Food Prep Specialist- SouthPaw LRS

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Closing Date

10/31/2025

Type of Position

Staff - Skilled Labor

Workstudy Position

No

Job Type

Regular

Work Shift

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations.

UA - Pulaski Tech, a comprehensive two-year college, offers associate degree and certificate programs for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and/or for career preparation and advancement. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department

Catering (South)

Department's Website

Summary of Job Duties

University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College (UA-PTC) in North Little Rock, Arkansas, is accepting applications for a Food Service Specialist in the Southpaw Cafe, located at the Little Rock South Site location. The Food Service Specialist is responsible for maintaining campus dining services under the direct supervision of the Sous Chef- LR South.

General Responsibilities

• Available Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm with flexibility to work occasional night and weekend shifts to accommodate special events.
• Maintain high standards of quality control, hygiene, and health and safety.
• Greet and assist customers, take orders and manage the cash register, handling cash and credit card transactions accurately, ensuring the cash drawer is balanced at the end of the day.
• Follow open and closing procedures for SouthPaw service set-up and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly front of house, including food service stations, trash and work stations.
• Stock and maintain service levels of beverages, cups, condiments and utensils.
• Stock and maintain salad bar, grab and go, pizza station and other food stations.
• Checks stock levels for ingredients and paper goods and assist with inventory maintenance.
• Ensures all food served is of high quality, properly prepared according to recipe and is expedited to all outlets in a smooth and efficient manner.
• Maintains a positive attitude in the execution of duties and displays a high level of commitment to the team and to the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned to include all areas of the restaurants, catering rooms, loading dock area, exterior of restaurant, etc.
• Must possess professional verbal and written communication skills, be organized and detail oriented, be flexible and adapt to change
• Promote the mission of University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions and recipes
• One-year experience in institutional cooking or related area or Certificate in Basic Food Preparation from a regionally accredited institution
• Understanding and commitment to equal access and equal opportunity.
• Commitment to the mission of the comprehensive two-year college and its role in total community development.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• ServSafe certified.
  
  

Additional Information

Salary Information

$27,000

Required Documents to Apply

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information

Human Resources

humanresources@uaptc.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protects the college community from sexual harassment in a school's education programs and activities. This means that Title IX protects the college community in connection with all academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the school, whether those programs take place in a school's facilities, in college transportation, at a class or training program sponsored by the school at another location, or elsewhere.

We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity

Crouching, Lifting, Stooping

Occasional Physical Activity

Kneeling

Benefits Eligible

Yes