Assistant Food Service Manager, Non-Supervisor – 119517

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/19/22 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 10/31/22. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Under the direction of the Food Service Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the operation of a Housing, Dining, Hospitality dining unit, retail sales facility, catering operation, functional area of a larger operation and/or food truck and acts as unit manager or production manager in their absence. The incumbent will also train, develop, schedule, evaluate and provide direction to the staff. Independent responsibilities include operations management, public relations, leadership, and financial management. Duties also include project management, maintaining high product quality and customer relations, help in coordinate employee teambuilding activities and other special events.

Housing Dining Hospitality (HDH) is a self-funded, large and complex campus department consisting of 7 divisions, with over 700 career employees, 1000 to 1200 student employees and an annual operating budget greater than $200 million. HDH provides housing for approximately 18,000 undergraduates, grad students, faculty, staff, and their families in over 400 buildings covering over 8 million sq. ft. HDH is implementing an aggressive building plan which added 10,000 new beds in the next 10 years and will almost double our square footage by 2032.

HDH houses 38% of UCSD’s enrolled students with a goal of housing 65% by 2032. HDH provides maintenance and repair, contract meals/meal plan management, retail food service, conference services, and catering services to residents, students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.

Housing/Dining/Hospitality commits to facilitating an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment, fostering a sense of belonging for our students and staff. As HDH, we understand each unique individual with their varied thoughts and experiences, making our department strong. Aligning with UC San Diego’s Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion strategic goals, Housing/Dining/Hospitality is proud to promote and create opportunities for greater equity, diversity, and inclusiveness within our division.

• Skill and background in volume food production, culinary arts, banquets and food and beverage service.

• Knowledge and skills in all food service operational functions for maximum utilization and evaluation of personnel performance and staffing in normal functions and in emergencies.

• Time management skills to organize tasks, train, delegate, monitor, and evaluate staff in their progress in meeting their goals in work achievement.

• Written and verbal communication skills to write accurate and grammatically correct reports, develop sales plans including advertising, product descriptions, unit goals, evaluations, directing & training staff and interact with customers.

• Knowledge of efficient ordering, storing, and receiving food samples, beverages, linens, decorations, and catering supplies. Ability to develop production controls on quality and quantity of supplies.

• Proven experience and skills in designing special events and promotions, including resourceful and creative food and beverage presentation.

• Knowledge of computer applications in a food service operation. This includes forecasting of inventory, production, labor, recipe file, access control, time and attendance.

• Technical computer systems knowledge and skill in basic software programs such as on-line purchasing, word processing, spreadsheet, data base management and e-mail.

• Skills in personnel management including knowledge and skill in evaluating, communicating clearly and directly in an effective and amiable manner, thereby creating a positive climate for maximizing opportunities to provide training in critical areas.

• Ability to make recommendations and proposals for unit and departmental budgets as well as retail prices.

• Accounting and mathematical skills to maintain inventory, project service needs, complete service records, and control costs.

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results.

• Operating needs of the department require varied work schedules (i.e., a.m., p.m., and/or weekend shifts and/or 10-hour workdays).

• Health codes require prescribed uniforms, hair covering, and good personal hygiene. Meal schedules require extreme attention to promptness and excellent attendance. Meal perquisite is required for all Dining Services employees.

• Employees may be required to change work location daily as needed or for an indefinite period.

• Must possess a valid California Drivers license to drive a University vehicle and be able to participate in the DMV Pull program.

Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community .

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html

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