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Career Opportunities

ALERT: THIS IS A CLOSED POSITION AND WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

Food Preparation Technician

Ozarka College is seeking applicants for the position of full-time Food Preparation Technician for the Melbourne campus Café.   The Food Preparation Technician works under the direction of the Lead Chef and Instructor of the Culinary Arts Department. This position requires attention to detail, high energy, and willingness to accept responsibility. Deadline for submitting applications will be Friday, November 7, 2014 or until a qualified applicant has been selected.  This is a full-time position requiring hours 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday and pays $7.45 per hour and includes employee benefits. The position begins January 5, 2015.


Ozarka College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.


Primary Duties:  


  • Prepares, serves and properly stores food
  • Replenishes table items and condiments
  • Arranges and restocks salad, dessert, and/or buffet items
  • Sets up serving lines with hot/cold foods and fills beverage dispensers
  • Ensures cleanliness and functional facility operation
  • Assists with all Café duties
  • Completes other duties as assigned
  • Cleans and provides proper sanitation

Minimum Qualifications:


  • Earned a High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Have six months experience in institution cooking or related field
  • Possess or acquire Serv-Safe Certification
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills, both oral and written
  • Demonstrate commitment to assisting students and faculty
  • Demonstrate effective organization skills
  • Demonstrate acceptable personal hygiene and appearance

Preferred Qualifications: 


  • Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts

To apply, please submit a detailed letter of application, an Ozarka Employment Application, a résumé, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references to:

Remit to:
Ozarka College
Office of Human Resources
Attention: Food Preparation Technician Search Committee
P. O. Box 10
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-2002/FAX (870) 368-2094
EEO/AA EMPLOYER

Adobe PDF Document Ozarka College Application (PDF)


Ozarka College and the State of Arkansas does not discriminate in access to employment opportunities or in employment or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Here to Help

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DeEdra Steed
Director of HR
870.368.2002
dsteed@ozarka.edu
Contact Information:

Director of Human Resources
Ozarka College
P.O. Box 10
Melbourne, Ar 72556
870.368.2002
870.368.2094 fax