Assistant Manager - Burge Market Place
University of Iowa

Position Summary:

University Housing & Dining is seeking to fill an Assistant Manager position in Burge Marketplace to ensure the quality and presentation of foods prepared and served within the University Housing Residential Dining Marketplaces and other areas of University Dining as assigned. In this role, responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring the quality and presentation of foods prepared and served within the University Housing Residential Dining Market Places and other areas of University Dining as assigned. Additionally, you will be responsible for scheduling, training, supervising, and coordinating the work of assigned staff as well as performing administrative duties, including the oversight of inventory control related to operational production and product ordering. This role will also collaborate with the management team to coordinate special dinners and events.

About University Dining:

As part of the Division of Student life, University Dining's goal at Iowa is to provide wholesome, healthy, and tasty foods prepared daily to meet the dietary and nutritional needs of our students. Our staff is committed to providing sustainable products and services that protect our natural resources. When possible, we purchase locally grown and sustainable foods from our vendors. Our dining areas are vibrant, dynamic places to work and to eat.

About the Division of Student Life:

The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.

For a detailed job description, please email Alaysia McAtee at alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, Institutional Management, Hotel & Restaurant Administration or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and supervisory experience.
• Experience (typically 6 mo-1yr) in preparation and distribution of foods.
• Experience (typically 6mo-1yr) in food service management, including staff supervision, training, and inventory control..
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) software applications
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively transmit, receive and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors at a working proficiency level.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust and develop self to prepare for new or changing assignments, processes, people or priorities as organizational needs dictate at a working proficiency level.
• Demonstrated extensive proficiency in the ability to work and collaborate with variety of individuals and groups while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals.
• Commitment to and alignment with the values of the Division of Student Life, including demonstrated active commitment to creating and maintaining a welcoming and respectful environment.
• Demonstrates a working proficiency in the ability to provide excellent customer service and to meet or exceed customer service needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain ServSafe certification within 6 months of hire.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Working experience in a large-scale food service operation.
• Working experience with electronic timekeeping systems, inventory systems, and POS systems.

Application Details:

• In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For questions or additional information, please contact Alaysia McAtee at alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Cater, Dining & Event Svcs Crd
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 3A
• Starting Salary Minimum: 42,000

Contact Information

• Organization: Student Life
• Contact Name: Alaysia McAtee
• Contact Email: alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu

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