Food Services Manager - Higher Ed. jobs in Berkeley, CA

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Departmental Overview

In the Division of Student Affairs and under the Residential Student Services Programs portfolio, Cal Dining is a self-operated dining program focusing on culinary excellence, social responsibility and supporting the living/learning environment of our customers. With more than 12,000 meal plan holders, Cal Dining serves over 5 million meals per year in 14 facilities with a combination of residential "all you care to eat" dining, retail "a la carte" dining, stadium concession, training table, early childhood education meal production and catering. Cal Dining services the campus seven days per week, seventeen hours per day employing 450 full and part time staff and approximately 400 Cal student workers across multiple locations.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: February 28, 2024

Responsibilities

• Oversees activities of employees who operate and maintain kitchens, cafeterias, luncheon counters, and restaurants for in-house service in support of residential dining, retail, concessions and/or catering.
• Directs employees to complete services using established food safety guidelines, procedures and quality control.
• Assigns tasks, checks work areas at frequent intervals, and maintains schedules.
• Oversees direction of employees to complete services using established food safety guidelines, procedures and quality control.
• Recognizes and acknowledges outstanding staff performance.
• Oversees overall maintenance, appearance, sanitation of equipment and facility operation.
• Manages maintenance and preventative maintenance schedule.
• Oversees assignment of tasks, checks work areas at frequent intervals, and maintains schedules.
• Adjusts staffing and work assignments to match service volume.
• Audits and ensures compliance of food prep to QA standards and safety/security related to handling and preparation of food.
• Manages merchandise security and loss prevention.
• Develops and maintains exceptional customer service standards.
• Participates in ongoing customer service programs.
• Ensures compliance with cash and payment handling policies and procedures.
• Assists Functional unit as needed, completing special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge in food service and sanitation regulations.
• Working verbal and written communication skills in the English language, including active listening, dynamic
• Working knowledge to make appropriate decisions, reasoning skills, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, and conduct basic operations analysis and quality control analysis.
• Working skills to provide effective interpersonal and work supervision guidance to other personnel.
• Excellent customer service skills, which include: ability to take customer requests in customer-friendly manner and follow through & answer inquiries from customers.
• Basic computer application skills
• Knowledgeable of production and point of sale equipment.
• IIPP Statement: Provides health and safety training, guidance on safe work practices, provides proper equipment, observes work practices and correct methods, and investigates accidents. Works in a safe and responsible manner while not putting self or others at risk. This includes complying with applicable policies and regulations; using personal safety gear; observing warning signs; learning about potential hazards; and reporting unsafe conditions.

Education/Training:

• High school diploma and/or equivalent certification/experience.
• Lead/supervisory experience, preferably in food service industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.A. in Food Service Management or equivalent experience.
• ServSafe Certification certification.
• Prior experience in a high-volume dining including University settings, hospitals, or assisted living facilities.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $60,000.00 - $66,400.00.

• This is a 100%, full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
• This position is exempt and paid monthly.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Driving Required

A valid driver's license and DMV check for driving record is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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