Food Service Lead - Chick-fil-A

Food Service Lead - Chick-fil-A

Salary

$15.30 - $18.26 Hourly

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

Part-Time Staff

Job Number

FY2706341

Division

VP Finance and Auxiliary Services

Department

Dining Services

Opening Date

08/04/2026

Closing Date

8/16/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Required Licenses or Certifications

Driver's License

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

• Description
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Position Announcement

At Utah Valley University, youll play an important role in creating a welcoming and high-quality dining experience for students, employees, and visitors. This position offers the opportunity to develop leadership and operations management skills while assisting with the day-to-day oversight of a busy retail dining operation. Youll help coordinate staffing, support customer service excellence, maintain facility standards, and contribute to the success of restaurant locations that serve the campus community throughout much of the year.

As part of a collaborative team, youll gain valuable experience supervising and mentoring student employees, helping them develop workplace skills and achieve success in a supportive environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced setting, thrives on solving problems, and takes pride in delivering exceptional service while making a meaningful impact on the campus experience at UVU.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations of retail fast-food restaurants in accordance with operations manual guidelines. Screens operational issues for management attention.
• Trains employees in proper procedures for customer service and cash handling in accordance with operational standards. Assists in developing work schedules for all cash operations personnel. Enforces adherence to schedules. Hires and schedules employees to perform functions of cash operations. Audits cash receipts, follows cash handling procedures by tracking overages/shortages, and takes appropriate action as necessary.
• Responds to customer problems that arise and focuses on client satisfaction and service. Inspects food handling and safety standards and ensures that all established standards are followed. Maintains appropriate/cost-effective staffing to ensure smooth workflow.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate's degree or any combination of education and/or experience related to the position summary totaling a minimum of two years.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Food handlers permit within 14 days of hire.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of local Health Department requirements pertaining to sanitation and food safety.

• Knowledge of kitchen equipment.

• Knowledge of cooking and food service methods.

• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Excel and Work computer software programs.

Skills

• Skill in recipe cost management, cost controls, and record keeping.

• Interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Skill in interpersonal communication.

Abilities

• Ability to plan, create, and compute menus.

• Ability to supervise twelve to eighteen employees.

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

• Must be able to lift 45 lbs to waist height.

• Must be able to work on the feet in standing positions for up to seventy percent of work time.

• Must be able to handle the mental pressure and stress of a multi-unit food service operation in a fast-paced and temperate environment.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:

• Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)

• Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness

• Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member

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Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing and able to obtain a Food Handler Permit within 14 days of hire?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds to waist height, with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

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Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu