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.