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Department Summary

It’s About the Food!
Why work for UNT Dining? Our employees explain. – YouTube

As the largest self-supported food service department in North Texas, UNT Dining Services is setting the standard for campus dining. With five Dining Halls, more than 20 retail locations, an upscale restaurant, a hydroponic garden, a central scratch bakery, and full-service catering, the department is led by a team of professionally trained chefs and hospitality experts. UNT is recognized as a national leader in university dining, known for its innovative, trendsetting approach and award-winning culinary talent.

UNT Dining Services is home to Mean Greens Café, the nation’s first 100% vegan collegiate dining hall, and Kitchen West, Texas’ first and only university dining hall certified Free From™ the Big 8 food allergens and gluten. In 2021, UNT introduced Eagle Landing, the university’s first standalone dining hall, inspired by urban food halls and featuring seven distinct restaurant concepts—all available for a single Meal Plan swipe.

Recognized for excellence, UNT was ranked No. 2 nationwide for best college food by Delish.com. The department is also the proud recipient of the prestigious Loyal E. Horton Award and the Vegan Recipe Award from the National Association of College and University Food Services. As a founding member of the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative, UNT plays an active role in pioneering research on plant-forward diets, food waste reduction, and consumer food choices, all while advancing the principles of healthy, sustainable menus.

Position Overview

This position supports the supervision of daily production operations across multiple workstations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and timely completion of objectives. The role actively monitors production flow and reallocates personnel and resources as needed to address delays or deficiencies.

The position also assists in supervising the closing team, with responsibility for cleanliness, organization, and proper storage of materials and equipment. It ensures team members remain focused and motivated throughout the shift and conducts final walkthroughs to verify that all closing objectives and standards are met.

When required, this role supports late deliveries by safely loading delivery vehicles and completing deliveries in accordance with UNT safety protocols. Additionally, the position helps organize and stage product for the following day, including assembling orders and preparing materials for efficient next-day operations.

A key component of the role is identifying opportunities for improvement and initiating new processes to ensure the late team consistently completes its duties successfully and efficiently.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED equivalent and some experience in institutional or commercial food preparation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions; ability to direct and manage the work of others. Ability to work from written menus, standard recipes and oral instructions. Ability to maintain records and complete forms accurately. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to complete tasks (example: checking orders for quantity). Considerable knowledge of the materials, methods, and equipment used in preparing food on a large scale. Considerable knowledge of health hazards in food preparation and service, and knowledge of necessary precautionary measures. Knowledge of food values and menu planning. Ability to train personnel in the care and use of equipment and in standard practices and methods used in largescale food service and following up delegated assignments. Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Valid Drivers License

Job Duties

• Production & Team Support Assist with supervising production across multiple stations by monitoring workflow, redirecting labor and resources as needed to address delays, and ensuring production goals are met efficiently. 
• Closing Operations Oversight Support the supervision of the closing team by ensuring proper cleaning, organization, and storage of materials; maintaining team focus and motivation; and conducting final checks to confirm all closing tasks and standards are completed. 
• Logistics, Deliveries & Process Improvement Prepare and stage products for the next day, including order assembly; complete late deliveries when required in compliance with UNT safety protocols; and initiate process improvements to enhance efficiency and successful completion of late-team responsibilities. 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
Elevated temperatures.
Exposure to moving mechanical parts or vibration.

Work Schedule

Hours Vary

Driving University Vehicle

Yes

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.