Job Description

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Staff Vacancy Announcement

The UM Dining invites applications for a Food Zoo Supervisor to oversee Food Zoo operation. In the absence of the Assistant Manager and Manager, he/she will assume the role of Assistant Manager or Manager. This position is responsible for all front-of-the-house student personnel functions including hiring, scheduling, training and development, shift supervision, evaluation, and performance management. This position reports directly to the Food Zoo Manager and assists with fiscal and personnel management of the Food Zoo. The Food Zoo serves over 3000 meals per day (annually exceeding 650,000) and generates over $3,000,000 in gross revenue.

This position is actively involved in all aspects of Food Zoo set up, service, and opening and closing tasks related to the Food Zoo operation. This position will also assist with effective labor, supplies and food cost management, all food and equipment purchasing, inventories of supplies and maintenance of equipment. They will assist in setting and maintaining high standards for receiving, producing, serving, holding, presenting and storing all food and beverage items. This position will assist with personnel management for student and full-time employees, which may include recruitment, scheduling, and performance management. In providing excellent guest service, this position will develop and maintain positive professional relationships with incoming parents and students, the Residence Life Office, Resident Assistants (RAs), Intercollegiate Athletics, and all guests of the Food Zoo.

This position maintains a safe and sanitary work environment by ensuring that all sanitation, food handling and safety regulations are followed at all times. The Food Zoo Supervisor will assist with the development and implementation of special event activities for a progressive collegiate residential dining operation.

The Food Zoo Supervisor directs and supervises up to 75 student employees including all front of house employees, and assists the Executive Sous Chef or Sous Chef with back of house student employees. They indirectly oversee the Production Manager and all kitchen staff. In the absences of the Food Zoo Manager and Assistant Manager, this position will directly supervise all Food Zoo staff.

Required Skills

• Professional supervisory experience in a foodservice environment.
• Experience working with college students as employees and guests.
• Experience in the front-of-the-house working with guests and employees in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience with effectively training employees new to the workforce.
• Experience with planning, implementing, and recapping special events.
• ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain certification within six months of employment.
• Experience with standard food service reports including profit and loss, labor analysis, and annual operating budgets.
• Experience in addressing personnel issues and dealing effectively with conflict.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a professional environment.
• Excellent computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including spread sheets

Minimum Required Experience

• High school diploma or GED and three (3) years related experience. One (1) of those years must be in a high volume, restaurant or catering operation
• Leadership and supervisory experience and training

About the UM Dining and

Mission - To advance student success through exceptional dining experiences.

Vision \xe2\x80\x93 Innovative cuisine to inspire your world.

Shared Values and Guiding Principles

\xc2\xb7 IMPACT: We commit to local, regional, and global environmental stewardship through sustainable business practices and agricultural economic development in Montana and our region.

\xc2\xb7 PARTNERSHIPS: We cultivate collaborative partnerships with our on- and off-campus colleagues in support of the University\xe2\x80\x99s mission.

\xc2\xb7 INCLUSIVITY: We respect and celebrate the contributions, rights, and dignity of our diverse employees and guests.

\xc2\xb7 GUEST SERVICE: The people we serve are our guests. We will exceed our guests\xe2\x80\x99 expectations.

\xc2\xb7 EXCELLENCE: We exhibit passion, professionalism, integrity, loyalty, responsiveness, fiscal responsibility and innovation. We affirm, cultivate and value our employees through professional development.

The University of Montana is a flagship, R1 research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains where three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of \xe2\x80\x9cmission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.

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Position Details

Position Title: Food Zoo Supervisor (Culinary Services Supervisor II)

Position Number: 102020

Department:

Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week),

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year

Salary: $18.875/hr

Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE

Probationary Period: Six months minimum

: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan,

partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran\'s Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans\xe2\x80\x99 or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply

Application Deadline: Sunday, March 10, 2024 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

Candidates are required to submit the following materials online via "New Resume/CV" button below.

A complete application Includes: * Letter of Interest \xe2\x80\x93 addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as \xe2\x80\x9cDear Search Committee\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9cDear Hiring Manager\xe2\x80\x9d is acceptable.

• Detailed Resume \xe2\x80\x93 listing education and describing work experience
• Three (3) Professional References \xe2\x80\x93 names and contact information

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