Posted: Sep 27, 2024
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Assistant Manager Dining Services Unit- Student Center Dining and Valley Dining Center

Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, MI
Full-time
Salary: Negotiable
Application Deadline: Oct 11, 2024
General Summary
Assists in managing a University dining services unit.
Major Duties
  • Assists in managing quality food preparation, presentation, service and guest satisfaction. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and University policies and procedures.
  • Utilizes the computerized system to order products, manage delivery, control inventory and establish production schedules. Establishes product schedules to ensure timely customer service with budgetary guidelines.
  • Assists in monitoring departmental budget and reporting for labor, equipment and food. Submits reports on a timely basis.
  • Assists the manager with payroll submission, payable vouchers, employment documents and the production of inventory reports.
  • Collaborates with Residence Life to assist with programming.
  • Assists with assessing needs and initiating maintenance or other appropriate actions to ensure the upkeep of facilities and equipment.
  • Trains and supervises staff and student employees in compliance with a collective bargaining agreement and University policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management from an accredited institution (or to be earned within six months of hire).
  • One year’s relevant experience.
  • Supervisory or lead experience in a large commercial dining operation.
  • ServSafe certified or the ability to obtain within 90 days of date of hire.
  • Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekends and holidays.
  • This position will be used to fill multiple vacancies in different Dining Centers: Student Center Dining (1) and Valley Dining Center (1).
  • Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available using the URL: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation
  • Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff