Assistant Food Service Manager (Multiple Positions)

Position Summary

Employees at this level are responsible for the functional operation of a residential dining facility. They work under the general supervision of the Food Service Manager. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Planning – 30%

• Plans and supervises the general housekeeping and sanitation of the kitchens, dining rooms, service areas, and adjacent areas.
• Assist in planning menus
• As assigned, responsible for the requisitioning, receipt, storage and issuing of food, paper supplies, and detergents.
• As assigned, responsible for the forecasting function.
• As assigned, responsible for the end-of-month distribution of bills and listing of accounts payable
• As assigned, coordinates monthly inventory of food and supplies.

Operations – 30%

• Responsible for front of the house operations including, but not limited to, meal service, correct portion sizes, customer service, cleanliness, utilization of employees, and presentation.
• As assigned, responsible for the preparation of production sheets.
• Assists with supervision of food production, assuring food quality standards are being met through the adherence of standardized recipes and procedures.
• Assists with the menu critique process.
• Supervises service and clean-up, assuring that departmental standards are being met.
• Prepares quality investigation reports as needed.
• Issues meal card replacement authorizations and meal transfers.

Personnel – 30%

• Responsible for supervising on-the-job training of all civil service employees.
• Manages 2-4 subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 30-50 employees in the sanitation staff, production staff, and student staff.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning; assigning; and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Assists with the evaluation of employees and student managers.
• Secures replacements for absent employees.

Responsible for the dining facility in the absence of the Food Service Manager. – 5%

Perform other related duties as assigned. – 5%

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER
1. (A) Bachelor’s degree in a foods and nutrition program (such as food and lodging management or dietetics) from a recognized institution and three (3) years of progressively more responsible supervisory and managerial experience in commercial or institutional food service operations
or
(B) certification from a two-year program in foods and nutrition from a recognized institution and four (4) years of progressively more responsible supervisory and managerial experience in commercial or institutional food service operations
or
© six (6) years of progressively more responsible supervisory and managerial experience in commercial or institutional food service operations

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES NEEDED TO UNDERTAKE JOB
1. working knowledge of the theories, principles, methods, and procedures of professional food service management
2. supervisory skills
3. administrative ability

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)

Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)

None

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)

Additional Requirements (SPS)

Preferred Qualifications (SPS)

Physical demands/requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• stand;
• walk;
• use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
• reach with hands and arms;
• talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to taste or smell.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, and crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Percent of Staff Year

1.00

Standard hours

37.50

Hourly Rate or Semi-monthly Pay Rate

Hiring Rate/Range

$3,500/month ($42,000/year)

Earn Type

S

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position, however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience.

If you have education and/or training in excess of what is required, we encourage you to upload your unofficial transcripts.

After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this particular position.

Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from jobs@niu.edu and CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu. Please add these emails to your address book to ensure timely delivery of any future communication.

We STRONGLY recommend that contact information used in your online profile be personal use, not professional/work information: personal email address, home address, and phone numbers. The information you provide is used to make contact on search updates, department referrals and interviews, etc. We must be able to relay sensitive and important information in a way that protects your privacy concerning job search activity, now and in the future.

ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE SCHEDULED TO COME TO THE NIU DEKALB CAMPUS TO TAKE A STATE UNIVERSITIES CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION . At the time of testing, you will be required to present a photo ID. NOTE : If you have previously tested for this classification and wish to rewrite the exam to improve your score and register position, please contact CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu, with the subject line Assistant Food Service Manager 3990, by the posting deadline.

Required documentation noted in the posting such as driver’s license, licensures, or certifications MUST be presented at the time of examination.

If eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application in order to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.

After testing of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.

Click on Assistant Food Service Manager for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.

Please click Human Resource Services – Benefits for detailed information about Northern Illinois University’s benefits package.

Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Special Instructions

Quick Link to Applicant

https://employment.niu.edu/postings/64129

Is Background Check Required?

Yes

EEO Statement Summary

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560

Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form . For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity ( AAEO ) at ada@niu.edu .

Safety Information

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
4. List of References
5. Certifications/Licensure #1

Optional Documents

1. Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256)
2. Other

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently a citizen or resident of the State of Illinois?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+
3. * Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or résumé. (“See Résumé” is not an acceptable response.)
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * Have you attached all transcripts to support the degrees you are submitting for consideration?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you currently possess a current Food Handlers Certificate or Food Service Manager Certification?
   • Yes
   • No
   • No, I do not but will by the time of hire.
6. * If applicable, have you attached a copy of your DD214, DD215, NGB22, or DD256 for consideration of Veterans Preference Points? The copy submitted should reflect the status of discharge in order to be considered.
   • Yes
   • No
   • Not Applicable