Title: UNT Retail Dining Services, Chick Fil-A- Food Service Specialist
Employee Classification: Food Service Specialist
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Student Affairs
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Dining Service
Department: UNT-Dining-Retail-163710
Job Location: Denton
Salary: salary commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Department Summary
It’s About the Food!
Why work for UNT Dining? Our employees explain. – YouTube
As the largest self-supported food service department in North Texas, UNT Dining Services is setting the standard for campus dining. With five Dining Halls, more than 20 retail locations, an upscale restaurant, a hydroponic garden, a central scratch bakery, and full-service catering, the department is led by a team of professionally trained chefs and hospitality experts. UNT is recognized as a national leader in university dining, known for its innovative, trendsetting approach and award-winning culinary talent.
UNT Dining Services is home to Mean Greens Café, the nation’s first 100% vegan collegiate dining hall, and Kitchen West, Texas’ first and only university dining hall certified Free From™ the Big 8 food allergens and gluten. In 2021, UNT introduced Eagle Landing, the university’s first standalone dining hall, inspired by urban food halls and featuring seven distinct restaurant concepts—all available for a single Meal Plan swipe.
Recognized for excellence, UNT was ranked No. 2 nationwide for best college food by Delish.com. The department is also the proud recipient of the prestigious Loyal E. Horton Award and the Vegan Recipe Award from the National Association of College and University Food Services. As a founding member of the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative, UNT plays an active role in pioneering research on plant-forward diets, food waste reduction, and consumer food choices, all while advancing the principles of healthy, sustainable menus.
The Retail Food Service Specialist – Chick-fil-A is responsible for delivering exceptional customer service while supporting the daily operations of the Chick-fil-A location within UNT Retail Dining Services. This position assists with food preparation, order assembly, and maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming environment. Team members ensure food quality, safety, and sanitation standards are consistently upheld while providing fast, friendly, and accurate service to students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.
The Retail Food Service Specialist works collaboratively with team members to maintain efficient operations during high-volume service periods, restock supplies, and support inventory management as needed. This role requires excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while representing both UNT Dining Services and the Chick-fil-A brand through outstanding hospitality and service.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to maintain records and complete forms accurately. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to complete tasks. Knowledge of the care and use of food service equipment and kitchen utensils. Knowledge of health hazards in food preparation and service and necessary precautionary measures. Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
Preferred Qualifications
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team at UNT Dining Services. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to contribute to our vibrant campus community while demonstrating the following qualities:
Retail Food Service Experience a plus
Great work ethic
Eager to excel and grow with our exciting UNT Union Retail Dining operations.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Job Duties
Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
Hours Vary
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
The University of North Texas System includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth and the University of North Texas at Dallas. The UNT System Administration is based in Downtown Dallas. UNTS is governed by a Board of Regents appointed by the Governor of Texas and is the only Texas public university system headquartered in the vibrant North Texas region. The three independent universities of the UNT System have combined enrollment exceeding 42,000 students across five major teaching locations, including each main campus, as well as Frisco and Downtown Dallas. UNTS institutions award more than 9,000 degrees each year – including the largest number of master’s and doctoral degrees in the region. Overall, the UNT System boosts the Texas economy by nearly $5.2 billion each year.
