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Closing Date:
09/30/2026
Type of Position:
Staff - Skilled Labor
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Regular
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 South Paw Cafe, located at the Little Rock South location. The Food Service Specialist is responsible for maintaining campus dining services under the direct supervision of the Sous Chef- LRS.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Available Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm 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 Bistro 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 as assigned.
• 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:
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
$31,200
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Contact Information:
Human Resources
humanresources@uaptc.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
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.
We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
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:
Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Standing, Talking, Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Crouching, Lifting, Stooping
Occasional Physical Activity:
Kneeling
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
