Food Service Specialist (Express Dining/Grille)
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
Full-time
Food Service
Posted on December 5, 2022
Salisbury University, a member of the University System of Maryland, is a regionally accredited four-year comprehensive institution offering 61 distinct graduate and undergraduate programs. Located on the historic Eastern Shore, SU's beautiful campus is some 30 miles from the Atlantic beaches and 2.5 hours from Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
Salisbury University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Food Service Specialist in Express Dining/Grille.
Primary Job Duties: Oversees and coordinates food services, determines work priorities, plans schedules, assigns and reviews work, supervises and trains subordinate personnel. Oversees implementation and administration of policies and procedures related to food service operations. Coordinates food preparation, delivery and serving functions, ensuring adherence to daily menus and schedules. Prepares estimates of time, labor and supplies required to service events. Hires and schedules staff and assigns work to execute. Provides on-boarding and training of staff to ensure adherence to brand and University standards. Monitors the operational safety and cleanliness of facilities and equipment. Takes preventative and corrective actions. Performs the duties of a food service supervisor or food service assistant as needed. Assists in inventory management and responsible for procurement of food, beverages and supplies. Ensures adequate supplies and materials. Monitors and takes action to ensure equipment is maintained and operational. Keeps records pertinent to departmental operations; determines daily income from the food service operation, reconciles POS, prepares reports, analyzes food management operations, evaluates needs and recommends improvements to grow sales and speed of service.
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED and five years of progressively responsible experience in commercial or institutional food service, two years of which must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity. Working knowledge of MS Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word. Serve Safe Manager Certification within three months of hire.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles and methods in large scale food preparation and service. Thorough knowledge of and skill in the application of procedures and standards of quality and quantity food selection, food preservation, food preparation, meal service, and portion control. Thorough knowledge of and skill in the use of food service equipment and materials. General knowledge of federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations applicable to food service activities. Skill in providing guidance to food service personnel. Ability to organize and coordinate the work of food service operations and to control workload to assure quality service; to supervise and instruct food service personnel; to prepare and maintain records and reports; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to work in irritating environments and adverse temperature conditions; to lift up to 50 lbs., transport and stock food service supplies, materials and equipment.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in retail food sales and operation/customer service.
This is a full-time, non-exempt, State position with a full benefits package. The starting salary will be $20.11 per hour, which is approximately $41,944 annually. After successful completion of a 6-month probationary period, there is a 2.5% pay increase for new hires or internal promotions. Work schedule will vary based upon the needs of the University and may include daytime, evening and weekend hours. This position is also considered essential meaning the position is expected to report for work in emergency situations such as extreme weather conditions when the campus may be closed.
Visit our website http://www.salisbury.edu/hr/careers/ to apply online and submit a resume by December 15, 2022 to be given full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Only applications submitted through Salisbury University's Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any other documents, including a cover letter, must be uploaded with your online application. No documents will be accepted via e-mail. Three professional references will be requested and required before the final stages of the search. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.
Diversity and inclusion are core values of Salisbury University. We strive to create a truly diverse and inclusive environment where the richness of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives of our community is harnessed to create value for our institution, today and in the future. To this end, the University recruits exceptional and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across Maryland, the United States, and around the world, supporting all members of the University community as they work together to achieve institutional goals and vision. To learn more about the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus, please visit http://www.salisbury.edu/equity/.
Salisbury University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Food Service Specialist in Express Dining/Grille.
Primary Job Duties: Oversees and coordinates food services, determines work priorities, plans schedules, assigns and reviews work, supervises and trains subordinate personnel. Oversees implementation and administration of policies and procedures related to food service operations. Coordinates food preparation, delivery and serving functions, ensuring adherence to daily menus and schedules. Prepares estimates of time, labor and supplies required to service events. Hires and schedules staff and assigns work to execute. Provides on-boarding and training of staff to ensure adherence to brand and University standards. Monitors the operational safety and cleanliness of facilities and equipment. Takes preventative and corrective actions. Performs the duties of a food service supervisor or food service assistant as needed. Assists in inventory management and responsible for procurement of food, beverages and supplies. Ensures adequate supplies and materials. Monitors and takes action to ensure equipment is maintained and operational. Keeps records pertinent to departmental operations; determines daily income from the food service operation, reconciles POS, prepares reports, analyzes food management operations, evaluates needs and recommends improvements to grow sales and speed of service.
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED and five years of progressively responsible experience in commercial or institutional food service, two years of which must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity. Working knowledge of MS Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word. Serve Safe Manager Certification within three months of hire.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles and methods in large scale food preparation and service. Thorough knowledge of and skill in the application of procedures and standards of quality and quantity food selection, food preservation, food preparation, meal service, and portion control. Thorough knowledge of and skill in the use of food service equipment and materials. General knowledge of federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations applicable to food service activities. Skill in providing guidance to food service personnel. Ability to organize and coordinate the work of food service operations and to control workload to assure quality service; to supervise and instruct food service personnel; to prepare and maintain records and reports; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to work in irritating environments and adverse temperature conditions; to lift up to 50 lbs., transport and stock food service supplies, materials and equipment.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in retail food sales and operation/customer service.
This is a full-time, non-exempt, State position with a full benefits package. The starting salary will be $20.11 per hour, which is approximately $41,944 annually. After successful completion of a 6-month probationary period, there is a 2.5% pay increase for new hires or internal promotions. Work schedule will vary based upon the needs of the University and may include daytime, evening and weekend hours. This position is also considered essential meaning the position is expected to report for work in emergency situations such as extreme weather conditions when the campus may be closed.
Visit our website http://www.salisbury.edu/hr/careers/ to apply online and submit a resume by December 15, 2022 to be given full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Only applications submitted through Salisbury University's Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any other documents, including a cover letter, must be uploaded with your online application. No documents will be accepted via e-mail. Three professional references will be requested and required before the final stages of the search. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.
Diversity and inclusion are core values of Salisbury University. We strive to create a truly diverse and inclusive environment where the richness of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives of our community is harnessed to create value for our institution, today and in the future. To this end, the University recruits exceptional and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across Maryland, the United States, and around the world, supporting all members of the University community as they work together to achieve institutional goals and vision. To learn more about the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus, please visit http://www.salisbury.edu/equity/.