Lubbock

37022BR

Hospitality Services

Position Description

Coordinates work in the design and implementation of complete meal and product quality-training programs for any of the assigned food service areas at Texas Tech. Supervises the implementation of the training program in conjunction with unit management input.

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

• Help in the preparation and design of all food menus.
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff's performance.
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Supports the Total Quality Management philosophy of the Department of Hospitality Services.

Required Qualifications

Culinary certification or bachelor's degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Food and Nutrition, Home Economics, or related area. Four years successful experience in dining service management in a high volume institutional or commercial operation; OR a combination of related education and/or experience to equal eight years.

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

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

4000

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

Day

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