Kitchen & Catering Assistant (Part Time)

Position Overview & Responsibilities

The OMRF Research Café offers a convenient and welcoming space for employees and visitors to enjoy meals, snacks, and drinks throughout the workday. We’re looking for a team player who thrives in a fast-paced collaborative environment, brings a friendly and customer-focused attitude, and takes pride in being efficient, reliable, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Preparing hot and cold food, quickly and efficiently handling the grill and charbroiled station.
• Performing detail and general cleaning.
• Setting up and breaking down events held on-site.
• Caring for and maintaining non-food inventory, supplies, and equipment.
• Stocking supplies, running the cash register, and washing dishes.
• Assisting with menu planning, including daily and weekly specials.
• Maintaining a welcoming and customer service-oriented attitude toward customers.
• Other tasks assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food handling and kitchen skills.
• Strong time management and customer service skills.
• Organized, multitasker, follows directions, shows initiative, and works independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers and customers.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• A valid OKC Certified Food Service Operator Certificate is a plus.
• 2 years of back-of-house or kitchen experience.
  
  

Work Hours

Typically 30 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9AM-3PM, with occasional additional hours for events (advance notice provided).

Work Conditions

Some lifting (up to 50 lbs.) will be required, with or without reasonable accommodation.

OMRF Overview

Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nation’s oldest, most respected independent, nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF is dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases, focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nation’s leaders in patents per scientist.

Located in Oklahoma City, a city that offers a dynamic and flourishing downtown area, with low cost of living, short commute times and a diversified economy, OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces since the inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplished thanks to OMRF individuals who share a unified understanding that our excellence can only be fully realized with a collective commitment to our mission, “. . . so that more may live longer, healthier lives.” Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to this mission.

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.