This position is a state, salaried, full-time position employed by the University of Connecticut's Department of Dining Services, Storrs campus. This position reports to the Area Manager or appropriate designee and assists in providing effective supervision and leadership within the Department of Dining Services. We are seeking a hands-on individual dedicated to enhancing our ongoing development as a first class college dining program focused on superior culinary experiences and excellent customer service. The successful candidate must be committed to delivering high quality services in an efficient manner while being sensitive to the service needs of the entire university. This position will require working until 11:00pm during the week and until 2:00am on Friday and Saturday nights.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

A successful candidate will exhibit enthusiasm as a "floor manager" supervising both front and back of the house operations. A successful candidate will also be accessible to all employees, provide on-going training and will seek to encourage customer feedback through regular interaction. This position assists the manager in maintaining comprehensive cleanliness standards. Other duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensure food is prepared as specified by menu and recipe while taking corrective actions as necessary, maintain high quality standards and assure fresh presentation of menu offerings, participate in menu planning, provide nutrition education for students, accurately order perishable/non-perishable items utilizing effective inventory control methods, maintain accurate and timely calculation and accountability for all cash transactions, supervise staff, participate in continuous progression of skills and expertise in the position, assist in on-site monitoring of renovation or remodeling projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in food services area OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Six months to two years relevant experience demonstrating strong supervisory and personnel skills. Good interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively in a culturally and ethnically diverse community. Knowledge of food ordering, storage, sanitation and inventory control. Knowledge of menu planning, quantity food preparation, merchandising and customer service. Knowledge of food service equipment and maintenance. Serve Safe Certified or its equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Hospitality, Foods and Nutrition, Culinary or Institutional Management. Knowledge and experience working with a computerized menu management system; ability to work a flexible schedule. Knowledge and experience working with various Microsoft applications including Word and Excel and registration with American Dietetic Association.

Appointment Terms

The salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Beginning salary $46072 annually. Comprehensive benefit package which includes medical and dental insurance.

To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates meeting the expectations may respond by submitting a cover letter and resume with references to www.jobs.uconn.edu . References should include names, email, addresses and phone number of three professional individuals associated with the candidate. Submissions without this information will not be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until appointment is made. (Search # 2017218)

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on March 8, 2017.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp .

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities. UConn's faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.


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