Assistant Director of Dining Services for Menu Management - Dining Services, University Housing
University of Illinois

Job Info

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Assistant Director of Dining Services for Menu Management - Dining Services, University Housing

Job Summary
Manage the menu management system which includes multiple software packages. Primary duties include product database management, inventory management, ordering system, recipe system management, online ordering, database management for special dietary needs, and catering menu management. All University Housing staff will engage and contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within University Housing.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Menu Management
  
  • Provide expertise and supervision for use of a robust Menu Management System which includes, but is not limited to: CBORD Foodservice Suite, Eventmaster, NetNutrition, and mobile inventory software systems. Serves as the product manager for these systems.
  • Direct the integration of auxiliary software systems with CBORD products, such as Dining mobile app or comparable software.
  • Serve as liaison with software vendor(s) for more complicated problem solving, system updates, and other related activities. Collaborate with the Housing Tech Services department for software maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
  • Maintain accurate data, recipes, nutritional and allergen information, and reports within the menu management system.
  • Oversee the operation and maintenance of the menu management system and nutritional information system, supporting all areas of Dining Services within University Housing.
  • Create, implement, evaluate, and oversee policies and procedures for department as they relate to menu management software systems and interfaces.
• Leadership and Supervision
  
  • Supervisors will engage and implement University Housing's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
  • Serves on the Dining Leadership team and acts as a representative for Dining Services leadership.
  • Plans and conducts training programs for staff on menu management and related systems.
  • Recruit, supervise and train menu management support staff.
  • Maintain and develop departmental policies, procedures and training materials related to Menu Management programs and related interfaces with other software programs.
  • Helps coordinate and participates in the menu management and systems support of special events or catering meal services as needed.
• Fiscal Responsibility
  
  • Oversees accuracy of data maintained in menu management system, including cost of food and supplies.
  • Generates reports and advises on practices based on a variety of traits and filters.
  • Develops financial reports used for budgeting and raw food costs calculations.
  • Make recommendations in updating retail and special event price lists as needed.
  • Make recommendations on contracts related to goods and services for Dining Services.
• Other
  • Interviews applicants, offering recommendations for hiring.
  • Helps coordinate activities involving staff in training.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Physical Demands
Physical Demands: The work is mostly performed in an office setting.

Work Conditions: Some time may be spent in a kitchen where there is some discomfort in low temperatures areas (-10 degrees F) and high temperature areas (+90 degrees F).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a field related to the position.
• Two (2) years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience.
• Demonstrated food service management experience.
• Experience in the development of menus and food preparation procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, nutrition or a related field.
• One (1) year of food-production management experience in an institution of higher education or health care, with a minimum customer base of 500.
• HACCP certification or Illinois Sanitation Certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership, management, and education skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to work in an environment with diverse staff and students.
• Knowledge/skill in the operation of a Menu Management System that supports all phases of food production.
• Knowledge of culinary terms and food production techniques.
• Knowledge of menu planning.
• Proficiency with windows-based PCs.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5010 - Business/Administrative Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the posting close date. The budgeted salary range for the position is $65,000 to $73,301.25.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

The University of Illinois offers a wide variety of benefits including paid leave and holidays:

https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits

https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/leave

https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/leave/holidays

For more information on employment at University Housing, please visit our recruitment web site at: Employment with University Housing .

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on 10/11/24. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. Please submit a resume, cover letter and three professional references including phone numbers and email addresses when applying. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Adam Bullock at adamjb@illinois.edu or 217-333-2035. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1025672
Job Category: Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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