Food Prep Specialist

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Closing Date:

01/31/2027

Type of Position:

Skilled Labor

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

RegularNo

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:

Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, Arkansas, is accepting applications for a Catering Prep Manager. This position is responsible for event setup and service, and ensuring exceptional quality and customer service across all campus events. This includes coordinating with Facilities Management, Information Technology Services, CHARTS, and other functional areas to provide full-service hospitality and post-event cleaning. Travel is required but not limited to the Main Campus, South Site Location and North Little Rock Aviation.

• Set up and break down of event areas, including arranging tables, chairs, table linens, china, silverware, and glassware according to event plan or as instructed by events coordinator.
• Assist in preparation and coordination of menus for catering of events on all campus locations.
• Ensures all food served is of high quality, properly prepared according to recipe and is expedited to all outlets in an efficient manner.
• Transportation of catering equipment and food to event locations.
• Collaborate with the event coordinator to understand the specifics of the event, including guest count, meal courses, and service timing
• Maintain high standards of quality control, hygiene, and health and safety.
• Be available to work night and weekend shifts involving a flexible work schedule to accommodate events.
• Works with sous chefs to maintain inventory levels of catering supplies, decorations, linens and service wares.
• Maintains a clean workstation throughout shift; assists in maintaining a clean and orderly front of house.
• Oversee laundering and maintenance of linens and ensure service equipment is maintained, polished and properly stored.
• Maintains a positive attitude in the execution of duties and provide exceptional customer service.
• Displays a high level of commitment to the team and to the job to ensure events are executed in a professional and timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned to include all areas of the restaurants, catering storage areas, 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
• Coordinates with Facilities Management, Information Technology Services, CHARTS, and other functional areas to provide full-service hospitality and post-event cleaning.
• Assist the Director in all ways necessary to grow and maintain the reputation of CAHMI and UA-PTC by promoting the goals of the school both internally and externally.
• Promote the mission of University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions and recipes.
• At least one year of experience in catering, hotel, country club or a restaurant kitchen/front-of-house setting, or a certificate in food preparation from a regionally accredited institution.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Physical ability to lift and move objects up to 25 lbs. without assistance and to stand for extended periods or for an entire work shift.
• Ability to safely operate a cargo van for deliveries and equipment transport between campuses (valid driver’s license required) and maintain appropriate documentation logs.
• 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:

• Associate degree in culinary arts, baking or hospitality management from a regionally accredited institution
• Two to three years of experience in catering setup or kitchen operations.
• Current ServSafe certification.

Qualification Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$32,4000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Human Resources
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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.
 

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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 preference, 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:

Grasping, Hearing, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sharps

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching

Benefits Eligible:

Yes