Food Services Manager

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POSITION SPECIFICS

The Food Services Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily food service operations to ensure high-quality food production exceptional customer service and compliance with health and safety standards; supervises staff coordinates workflow maintains operational efficiency and supports financial and service objectives; plays a leadership role in maintaining a positive team environment and delivering a consistent dining experience.

• Supervise daily food service operations including staffing schedules work assignments food preparation service sanitation activities and operational workflows to ensure adequate coverage and service quality

• Ensure food quality portion control presentation and service standards are consistently met

• Assist with opening and closing procedures

• Supervise food service operations staff including training development and performance management; provide ongoing coaching and feedback.

• Enforce policies related to attendance safety and workplace conduct

• Assist with recruitment and onboarding of new employees

• Address customer concerns and resolve service issues promptly and professionally; follow-up and/or escalate as necessary

• Promote a culture of hospitality and teamwork

• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering food and supplies

• Support cost control initiatives including minimizing waste and managing labor hours

• Maintain accurate records of production temperatures and cash handling as required

• Ensure compliance with all local state and federal health and sanitation regulations

• Enforce food safety practices including proper storage handling and preparation

• Conduct routine sanitation checks and support inspection readiness

• Promote workplace safety and proper equipment use

• Under management guidance and direction research develop market and implement new products menus recipes and concepts

• May meet with special event and catering customers; manage plan and execute functions to customer satisfaction

• Follow Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions; participate in labor relations activities as required in coordination with Human Resources

MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelors Degree 6 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position including all possible grades is $54060.00 - $78444.00.

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information please visit our Benefits Page.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .

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