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Assistant Administrator

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Food Service Administrator I
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Posting Duration 8/27/2021 - 9/30/2021
Probationary Period 6 months

Job Description

The Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is one of 13 departments within the Division of Student Affairs. It provides the campus community and guests with high-quality, efficient, and innovative event services and dining options in a variety of settings dedicated to accentuating and enhancing the campus experience in a diverse community.

This position is an integral part of our dining operations staff. Led by experienced culinary professionals, we offer staff the opportunity to work in newly-renovated facilities and are committed to using quality ingredients and processes.

Whether it's to find a place to study, gather with friends, enjoy a bite to eat, or plan a large event, the Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality takes great pride in providing welcoming and inclusive spaces, high-quality food services, and experienced and professional staff who care about making every experience individualized and extraordinary. It is our philosophy to recruit, inspire, and retain talented team members and promote wellness and foster their development. It is our goal to promote a more fully diverse and inclusive campus community.

Additional Information
Duties include, but are not limited to:

-Plan, organize, and manage food production, and service in assigned location(s).
-Place orders, store and keep accurate inventory of necessary food stocks, small wares, and uniforms.
-Train, schedule, mentor, and evaluate full-time and student employees.
-Take a direct role in maintaining good customer service and solving guest complaints.
-Maintain equipment, complete work orders, and make recommendations for facility improvements.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. High school graduation or equivalent.

2. Two (2) years of food service supervisory experience or University training in dietetics, hotel management, institutional management, or related fields (verify with transcript).

3. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

Desired Qualifications
1. Full knowledge of current food management techniques, which include purchasing, food production and control, service, personnel management, marketing, financial management, facilities management, and health and safety regulations.

2. Supervisory and leadership skills; ability to train, instruct, and discipline employees; ability to organize, prioritize, and assign duties; ability to meet deadlines.

3. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce all policies and procedures, especially those pertaining to sanitation and safety; ability to regulate sanitation guidelines to preserve department standards.

4. Strong interpersonal skills; cooperative, flexible, and customer-oriented; ability to deal effectively with employee and customer conflicts; the ability to produce results working as part of a team or committee.

5. Computer skills, including menu management systems; accurate record keeping skills.

6. Ability to analyze a Profit and Loss statement and recognize problem areas and recommend corrective controls.

7. Full knowledge and acceptance of principles of diversity.

8. Excellent analytical and oral/written communication skills, including the ability to write clear and effective correspondence, reports, evaluations, training manuals and other materials.

9. Possess Illinois Food Service Sanitation Certification or must obtain within 6 months of employment.


Salary

$15.43 - $18.89 per hour


Links

ISU Jobs Website


Contact Information


University/Agency Illinois State University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Breanna Crippen
Phone Number 309-438-8311
Address
Comments All application materials must be submitted online. Application materials submitted via fax, e-mail or mail will not be accepted. Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work experience portions. Please list all education and all jobs you have had. You must list all duties you performed in the job duties section (Phrases such as "See Resume" are not acceptable). Failure to follow any of these instructions may constitute an incomplete application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

A Civil Service examination will be required. You will be notified by e-mail if you meet the qualifications for the examination. Please monitor your e-mail for changes to your application status.

Please upload a cover letter, resume and a reference list of three business references with name/mailing address/title/phone number.

In order to receive the maximum eligible points for the civil service exam, please upload transcripts and food service certificate under the optional documents by posting close date, if applicable. In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD-214, may given to Testing Coordinator at time of exam, be sent to Breanna Crippen by fax to 309-438-0011, or sent to Human Resources, Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300.

This is a part-time position on an academic calendar. It will be subject to academic break lay-off (such as spring break, summer break).