Food Zoo Supervisor, Campus Dining

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Campus Dining is one of the premiere university food service organizations in the country. The University of Montana, located in Missoula, MT is a culturally integrated outdoor community with world-class mountain biking, fishing, hunting and skiing. More than 14,000 students from all over the globe claim The University of Montana as home. The University incorporates diversity into our staffing, menus and special events. Campus Dining’s trend setting programs like the UM Farm to College Program, sustainable business practices, the campus garden programs and our staff development programs are envied by our peers across the country. We are currently seeking talented, motivated and ambitious individuals to interview for the position of Food Zoo Supervisor for Campus Dining . This position will work in the Food Zoo during the academic year and possibly at other operations during the break periods between semesters . The Food Zoo is a fast paced, high volume dining hall located in the Lommasson Building.

Required Skills

The entry level Food Zoo Supervisor must have knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrating:

1. Professional supervisory experience in a foodservice environment.
2. Experience in the front-of-the-house working with guests and employees in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
3. Experience with effectively training employees new to the workforce.
4. ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain certification within four months of employment.

Experience in addressing personnel issues and dealing effectively with conflict.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a professional environment

Minimum Required Experience

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

Preferred Experience

• Working in a University food service environment
• ServSafe certified
• Working knowledge of inventory, food and labor expenses, budgets, report analysis, and revenue generation in collegiate foodservice

About the Campus Dining and UM

Campus Dining (UMD) is an international award-winning, self-operated, collegiate food service department. Our creative chefs and culinary team have won numerous recipe contests and cooking competitions. As a staff member with Campus Dining, you will receive the resources and encouragement to develop and excel professionally.

Shared Values and Guiding Principles

• NOURISHMENT : We serve wholesome, high quality, and nutritious food.
• GUEST SERVICE: The people we serve are our guests. We will exceed our guests’ expectations.
• SUSTAINABILITY : We commit to local, regional, and global environmental stewardship through sustainable business practices and agricultural economic development in Montana through the UM Farm to College Program.
• PROFESSIONALISM : We exhibit passion, excellence, integrity, loyalty, and innovation in the pursuit of our profession. We affirm, cultivate, and value our employees through professional development.
• DIVERSITY : We respect and celebrate the contributions, rights, and dignity of our diverse employees and guests.
• PARTNERSHIPS: We cultivate collaborative and financial partnerships with our on- and off-campus colleagues in support of the University’s mission.
• FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY : As a self-operated dining department, we maintain profitability to meet our obligations as a self-funded state auxiliary account. We are entrepreneurial in our exploration and development of new revenue opportunities.

The University of Montana is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and has a student body of approximately 10,000 undergraduates and graduates, including more than 1,500 students of color and more than 900 international students and scholars from more than 70 countries. We encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disability preference in accordance with state law.

Position Details

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

Position Number: 188300

Department: Campus Dining

Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), 12 months/year. Position requires an alternative work schedule.

Salary: 17.05/hr – Current employee’s rate of pay for this position will be determined by the staff compensation plan and will minimally be this posted salary. For questions and details regarding the staff compensation plan, email the Compensation Department .

Union Affiliation: Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE)

Probationary Period: Six months minimum

Benefits Include : 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’ 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).

How to Apply

Priority Application Date: Thursday, December 1, 2022 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

Complete applications received by the ‘Priority Application Date’ will be guaranteed consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Candidates are required to submit the following materials online via "New Resume/CV" button below.

A complete application Includes:

1. Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience.
2. Professional References – names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Job Location Missoula, Montana, United States
Position Type Full-Time/Regular