Assistant Manager

Position Title:

Assistant Manager

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

ServeSafe Certification

Food Service Experience in Large Quantities

Food service supervisory and management experience

Bachelor's Degree in HRIM, Culinary Arts, Food & Nutrition, Business or Related or Associate's in Culinary Arts

Job Description:

Iowa State University is hiring! We're looking for a Manager Food Service to join our team!

ISU Dining is a self-operated, fully self-funded department at Iowa State University providing high-quality food and services to the university community. Reporting through the Division of Student Affairs, ISU Dining is committed to understanding student expectations and our impact on the student experience. We are dedicated to meeting these expectations by producing a diverse range of culinary offerings, making ongoing reinvestments in our facilities, utilizing the latest technologies, and creating connections across the ISU community.

ISU Dining operates 4 residential dining facilities, 18 retail venues, catering services, a bakery, and a food stores warehouse and distribution center. In addition, to support these operations we maintain several administrative units including support services, engagement, business services and financial operations, dining information systems, and a culinary team.

We established Guiding Principles and Core Commitments that anchor our decision-making, namely responsible financial management, quality experience, team development and recognition, and being environmentally conscious. ISU Dining is committed to training our staff and executing objectives focused on customer service, food production, and sustainability.

Summary

Supervises the service, onsite food production and daily operations of food services, facilities, and personnel. Assigns and prioritizes work, schedule staff and establishes quality standards.

Example of Duties

• Supervises service delivery, training, safety, sanitation, facilities maintenance, marketing, and cash handling in order to meet departmental goals.

• Assists with the development of operational pricing and budgets to meet sales, budgetary, and financial targets.

• Supervises and participates in food production, including forecasting food ordering, food preparation, and food sanitation.

• Authorizes purchases and monitors inventory control procedures.

• Assists in the planning and execution of dining programs and participates in short and long-term strategic planning.

• Assists in creating and updating policies and procedures used by the department in order to assure compliance with university policies and State and Federal laws.

• Evaluates product offerings and selection to keep current with the popularity of items offered for sale.

• Markets the department and acts as the liaison for the department with various units, committees or task forces.

• Establishes and demonstrates a positive working relationship with vendors to develop product ordering, delivery, and stocking schedules.

• Researches, facilitates, and develops trainings and orientations for new staff.

Level Guidelines

• Aware of key annual objectives of department or work unit

• Understands linkage between daily activities and achievement of annual objectives of department/work unit and explains to direct reports

• Focus on ISU's mission and meeting department or work unit goals

• Supervises a small department or work team

• Often is a working supervisor with direct, previous experience performing work of those supervised

• Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel; may share part of responsibility with higher level management

• Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope per policy

• The position is AM swing with nights and weekends. Currently, Tuesday-Saturday - Opens 2 days a week. Subject to operating hours and staffing availability.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS806

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae

2. Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans

• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans

• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)

• Life insurance and long-term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Various voluntary benefits and discounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

April 17, 2024

Posting Close Date:

April 30, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R14474