Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center: University of Arkansas
Available for regularly scheduled shifts between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
$11.00 - $18.00 per hour based on experience
The role of the Food Preparation Assistant is to supplement the quality of the childcare program by assisting the Food Preparation Supervisor in the kitchen. The assistant will aid in all tasks related to managing the kitchen which include but are not limited to: cleaning and preparing food items; operating a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment; utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage to prepare and serve hot/cold food; washing and sanitizing dishes, food preparation areas, and equipment, following all Center policies and standards; and other duties as needed. The FPA will also serve as a substitute when the Kitchen Manager has scheduled or unscheduled time off.
The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
At least one year of experience in institutional or commercial cooking
Willing to attend Serv Safe courses and keep the certification maintained
Formal Culinary Education
ServSafe Certified
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
