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Food Preparation Specialist – Extra Help - South Arkansas College

Listed: 01/28/2025
Listing Expires: 03/01/2025

Job Description

Reporting directly to the El Dorado Conference Center Director of Operations, the Food Preparation Specialist is responsible for assisting in overseeing food preparation, service, and storage and maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen work area. This position is also responsible for all catering related activities including catering related set up, tear down and “in event” supervision. This position will also work closely with 3rd party caterers to manage policy/procedure compliance, safety compliance, resource allocation and prevent theft/loss. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

Salary: $12 per hour; This is a part-time position and hours may vary.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Monitors cooking of foodstuffs, according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and numbers of portions to be served.
  • Cleans and inspects equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas, in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
  • Cleans, cuts, and cook meat, fish, and poultry, as necessary.
  • Compiles and maintains records of food use and expenditures.
  • Determines meal prices based on calculations of ingredient prices.
  • Requisitions food supplies, kitchen equipment and appliances based on estimates of future needs.
  • Apportions and serves food as necessary.
  • Manages all event catering related activities.
  • Assists with food/supply ordering and inventory management.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of the preparation, service, and storage of foodstuffs.
  • Knowledge of sanitation and safety requirements of a food service facility.
  • Ability to oversee food service operations.
  • Ability to coordinate work activities of subordinates.
  • Ability to prepare and serve food.
  • Ability to set up all catering related items and manage events.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

  • Formal education equivalent of a high school diploma or GED and/or job-related experience.
  • The ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions; plus, six months experience in institutional cooking or a related area.
Preferred Education and Experience:

One year of food service experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The ability to stand for 3 consecutive hours. The ability to lift up to 25 pounds. The ability to push a cart weighing 40 pounds.

APPLICATION PROCESS (PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS TO APPLY):

Applicants must complete the South Arkansas College application form available at www.southark.edu/jobs. Resumes, transcripts, and reference list may accompany, but will not replace the application.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications are subject to the Arkansas FOIA. South Arkansas College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. South Arkansas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational or employment opportunities or benefits.

The college is in compliance with titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and all other federal and state laws related to equal opportunity practices.

The selected candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check and must receive acceptable results. They must also provide any relevant certificates of training or licenses (if applicable), official transcripts (for positions requiring undergraduate or graduate education), and possess a clean driving record. All new hire paperwork must be completed prior to the start date. This is a safety-sensitive position and subject to drug testing.

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Job Info

Job Category: Other
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: El Dorado, AR
Compensation: $12 per hour; This is a part-time position and hours may vary.

Contact Info

Name: Brandi Cotterman
Phone Number: 870-864-7146
Email: bcotterman@southark.edu