Location
Corvallis, OR | United States
Job description
Food Service Coordinator
Oregon State University
Department : Dining Centers
(MHD)
Appointment Type: Classified Staff
Job Location: Corvallis
Recommended Full-Time Salary
Range: Job Summary: This recruitment will be used to fill two full-time Food Service Coordinator positions for
University Housing and Dining Services at Oregon State University (OSU). The purpose of this position is to provide
leadership, guidance and direction to the dining staff, under the supervision of the Assistant Manager, to ensure menu items are prepared
properly using prescribed cooking methods as well as care in sanitation and safety, and to ensure that customers receive the highest levels
of service. The position assumes the supervisory responsibility of the Dining Center in the absence of the Assistant Manager, particularly
early morning, evening, and weekend shifts, as well as covering Assistant Manager days off and vacations.
UHDS recognizes the
importance of learning both in and out of the classroom, and supports the concept of education as an individual as well as a community
experience. UHDS strives to provide students, faculty, staff, and guests with safe, economical, convenient, and comfortable living and
dining options, and the department works to maintain the highest educational and service standards. UHDS houses over 4,800 students and
offers a variety of living and dining options in 15 residence halls, three dining centers, 10-14 retail and coffee shop locations across
campus, a market, and a limited number of family apartments. UHDS is an auxiliary enterprise which is funded solely by customers who use our
services - we receive no State or General fund allocation.
UHDS is committed to an appreciation for diversity, and fosters an open,
respectful and enjoyable living, learning and working environment. A personal and professional commitment to providing excellent customer
service and creating inclusive environments is a core value of University Housing and Dining Services.
Our dining mission: the UHDS
Culinary Team is committed to providing an inspirational culinary experience through a food-first philosophy: integrating nutrition,
quality, and passion in food. This team is dedicated to sustainable practices, food innovation, and supportive work environments. Food is a
voice to expressing these values along with educating students, staff, guests, and the OSU community.
This position is eligible for
meal perquisites per the SEIU contract.
This position will adhere to all OSU and UHDS policies and procedures.
Why
OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic
community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We dont wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and
take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and
heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to
build a better future for all.
FACTS: Top 1.4% university in the world
More research funding than all
public universities in Oregon combined
1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12
experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and
belonging for everyone
100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
35k+
students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
217k+ alumni worldwide
For more interesting facts
about OSU visit:
Locations: Oregon
State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the
Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon States beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of Americas best
college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the
Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an
eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package: Oregon
State University offers a
comprehensive benefits
package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
Free confidential mental health
and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
Retirement savings paid by the university.
A generous paid leave package,
including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional
six Oregon Public Universities.
Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a
Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the
Benefits Calculator to learn more about
the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities 40% STAFF COORDINATION - Duties
will include planning work, assigning work, reviewing and approving work, scheduling, orienting new employees, assessing training needs,
training, coaching, and recognition for student employees and lower level food service workers.
- Assesses training needs of staff
members and student employees, and provides appropriate instruction.
- Trains and directs students in the safe and proper use of
equipment when other food service workers are not present.
- Maintains working environment, which fosters a high level of morale and
teamwork among employees.
- Verifies schedule and staffing situation of the entire dining center at the beginning of shift, monitors
staffing situation throughout the shift, makes adjustments as needed.
- Resolves complaints and personnel problems as appropriate.
Notifies management staff of issues of concern regarding classified staff.
- Provides general support to the dining unit,
specifically the restaurants and customer areas, to maintain functionality of the building.
- Utilizes computers to meet operational
needs such as, checking schedules to help with staffing and communicating with manager team via email.
- Participates in the planning
and execution of deep cleaning and special events.
30% ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATION - Assumes the
responsibility of operation when no manager is in the building.
- Responsible for opening and closing of assigned locations. Secures
cash from safe, verifies beginning cash balance, opens locations for business, closes locations at the end of business day, secures cash in
safe and performs any other required duties as assigned.
- Performs cashier duties, following Dining Services cash handling policies
and procedures, if needed.
- Meets daily or weekly with supervisor to go over planning, ordering, and operational needs.
- Attends and assists in weekly staff meetings. Responds to staff needs and shares information.
- May create reports that pertain
to sales, labor expenses, and budget numbers.
- Reviews reports generated in operations for food safety, production, and waste.
- Processes invoices and delivery receipts according to established procedures in a timely manner.
- Documents transfers as needed,
and may enter transfers into menu management software.
- Assists with monthly inventory.
- Develops positive working
relationships with vendors, customers, and the campus community.
- Coordinates equipment repairs with supervisor to ensure a safe
environment for staff, student workers, and customers.
- May sit on search committee meetings for the hiring of classified
staff.
- Contributes to performance reviews of student employees.
- May assist other classified and student staff with using
scheduling and time keeping software.
25% FOOD, PRODUCTION & SANITATION COORDINATION - Provides oversight
to restaurants in terms of presentation and safety. Checks serving lines for proper set-up and food for minimum quality, and provides
direction to correct issues as needed. Maintains clean, well merchandised displays and assists with food preparation as needed.
- Places orders with approved vendors to meet pars and fluctuations in business needs.
- May receive and stock food for storage and
refrigeration in safe, sanitary and orderly manner.
- Assure that the work areas are kept clean, organized and sanitary on an ongoing
basis as work is performed.
- Updates recipes to make sure they are up to date in database.
- May review ingredient
inventories based on the menu cycle.
- Coordinates the creation and use of allergen labels and price tags.
- Ensures that
staff monitor food temperatures per procedures to ensure food safety and the safe storage of food.
- Reviews food temperature safety
logs and hood logs to make sure they are completed daily.
- Instructs students and staff in proper portioning and storage.
- Ensures that directions are followed for all chemical products used for cleaning dishes, pots and pans, equipment, tables, chairs, floor
surfaces, etc.
- Is able to disassemble, clean, and re-assemble all equipment.
- Oversees the appearance, cleanliness, and
safety of the dining unit, including the dining room, loading dock, and restrooms.
- Ensures conference rooms are properly cleaned
and set up before groups arrive. Work in collaboration with office staff and group contact person to achieve the desired set up.
- Adjusts work schedule as needed to be in the building with group if reservation runs later than usual hours.
5%
OTHER - Uses a computer to check work schedule, complete time sheet, fill out on-line forms and use employer-provided
email.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Will Need - Effective oral and written communication skills;
comfortable speaking in front of groups.
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
- Ability to learn Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher), the internet and e-mail.
- Must possess a strong
work ethic, self-motivation, organizational skills and creative problem solving skills.
- Must demonstrate leadership ability and
have good conflict resolution skills.
- Knowledge of food service safety and sanitation procedures.
- Strong focus on customer
service.
Requires a valid Food Handlers Permit within 30 days of employment. Must maintain certification throughout service with
UHDS.
Pursuant to UHDS Policy, this position is required to maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External
Defibrillator (CPR/AED) certification (if cognitively and physically able to do so) within 90 days of employment or when training becomes
available by the department. Training is provided at department expense. Duty to act ends at summoning professional emergency
assistance.
This position IS designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully
complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are
required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.
Offers
of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Criminal History Check Requirement.
What We
Would Like You to Have - A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
- Demonstrable ability to work
with and/or lead diverse groups of employees. University Housing and Dining Services values the rich diversity of its workforce, which
includes people with and without disabilities, people for whom English is a second language, people who are military veterans, and people
from a wide range of countries, races, ethnicities, cultures, colors, age groups, socioeconomic statuses, locations, sexual orientations,
gender identities and expressions, and religious backgrounds.
- Three years of experience in a commercial food service facility; OR
an Associates Degree in Food Service Management.
- One year experience in a retail operation.
- Knowledge of operation and
general maintenance of commercial kitchen equipment.
- Ability to supervise, train, direct and mentor employees and student workers
individually and in groups.
- Cashier experience including accurate cash handling.
- Knowledge of and experience with
computerized menu, recipe and payroll systems.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher), the
internet and email.
- ServSafe certification.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule WORKING
CONDITIONS - This is a physically active job in a commercial kitchen environment. Incumbent will experience long periods of
standing on a hard floor; working with commercial kitchen equipment; and fluctuations in work flow, temperature, and noise level.
- Must be able to work shift on your feet and perform frequent arm movements.
- The employee in this position will often be
required to lift/carry/push/pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must have the ability to make quick decisions under stress.
- Will require work in areas that prepare and handle raw meat, as well as most common food allergens, including gluten.
- OSU is a
100% tobacco-free campus.
WORK SCHEDULE - UHDS dining operations run seven days per week, so weekend and
holiday work may be required. OSU requires the ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the business.
- Must be
flexible and willing to work in any area of the dining center as directed.
- Good attendance is crucial for stability and day-to-day
business needs. Must follow attendance schedule and break schedule, and must be on time and in uniform when shift begins.
- This
position is deemed essential; and the incumbent is expected to report to work during inclement weather, emergency, and other University work
curtailments or closures.
Special Instructions to Applicants Applications will be reviewed based on the information
submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific
question responses, transcripts, etc.
Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the
position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.
Equivalent required experience is based on
full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).
PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position,
please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major
duties.
Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.
For additional information please contact:
Cass Williams
[email protected] 41-737-2005
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women,
individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a
diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is
a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience
including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a
finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check,
motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate.
Take a look at our
Background Checks website including
the
for candidates section for more details. If you have
questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSUs Employee and Labor Relations team at
[email protected] .
To apply, please visit:
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