• Job Description

  Req#: R14016

  Position Title:

  Manager Food Service II

  Job Group:

  Professional & Scientific

  Required Minimum Qualifications:

  High school diploma or equivalent and 7 years of related experience

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Bachelor's Degree in HRIM, Culinary Arts, Food & Nutrition, Business or Related Associate's in Culinary Arts
  Experience in Food Service Managment including food production, sanitation, service, scheduling, & personnel management.
  Experience in a high-volume collegiate residential and/or restaurant environment
  Experience with food service software systems
  ServSafe Certification

  Job Description:

  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

  *This position is a 12 month appointment, Nights and weekends will be required.

  Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

  Appointment Type:

  Regular

  Number of Months Employed Per Year:

  12 Month Work Period

  Time Type:

  Full time

  Pay Grade:

  PS807

  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 University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our 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:

  February 12, 2024

  Posting Close Date:

  February 25, 2024

  Job Requisition Number:

  R14016

• About the company

  Iowa State University of Science and Technology,, is a public land-grant research university in Ames, Iowa.

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