Dining Services Supervisor

Vassar College

Dining Services Supervisor

Department: Dining Services
Duration of Position: Academic year / Full time
Work Schedule:
Employee Type: Administrator
Posting Date: 09/12/2024
Union Representation: Not Applicable
Posting Number: AS546P
Pay Rate: $32.00-$38.00 per hour
Compensation: The hourly rate range for this position is $32.00-$38.00.

When extending an offer, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, budget, and other market and organizational considerations. The starting salary range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.

About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape.Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other historically underrepresented groups.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.Vassar College offers a comprehensive benefits package for administrators which includes: 22 vacation days for full time employees - prorated if not full time, unlimited paid personal and sick time for use at the supervisor’s approval. 14 paid holidays per year which includes the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. A choice of three health plans (EPO, PPO, High Deductible), Participation in FSA, Dependent Care, and Transit programs. Voluntary, employee paid dental insurance plan. Life Insurance and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Employer paid short-term and long-term disability programs. 403(b) defined contribution plan after one year of service. For more information, visit: https://offices.vassar.edu/human-resources/benefits-and-wellness/retirement/ New hires will be automatically enrolled in the SRA at a 4% employee contribution per paycheck. Tuition benefits for undergraduate programs: Eligible after applicable waiting period. For more information, visit: https://offices.vassar.edu/human-resources/benefits-and-wellness/tuition/

Position Summary and Responsibilities
The Dining Services Supervisor provides support for day-to-day front-of-the-house operations of a fast paced, high volume environment including, but not limited to monitoring dining cleanliness, supervising unionized dining staff, and ensuring proper food serving protocols. This position provides direction for dining staff and student workers on a daily basis. This position is a member of a management team expected to develop a successful plan for meeting or exceeding student expectations of an on-campus food service. Vassar College, in partnership with Bon Appetit, focuses on local and sustainable ingredients, healthy food options and cooking from scratch.
Responsibilities:

• Manage work schedules/deployments to ensure proper staffing as it pertains to job assignment, breaks, and performing the functions of the assignment. Fill call-out shifts as approved and needed to operate the business.
• Supervise Dining Services hourly food service staff including, but not limited to coaching, training, and accountability as appropriate.
• In conjunction with Culinary management, monitor proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures. Demonstrate complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explain them to staff and students.
• Ensure all serving areas are thoroughly cleaned before, during, and after service. Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.
• Interact with students to address any concerns or special requests in a friendly, service-oriented manner including special diets related to food allergies or religious observance.
• Communicate important information through shift reports and/or directly to the supervisor.
• Support the overall maintenance of the dining facility by appropriately addressing any maintenance needs.
• Follow designated management tools to perform all aspects of the position including opening/closing checklists, food safety logs, and menus.

Qualifications
Required

• Demonstrated food service experience, preferably in a higher education or industrial setting.
• Must have the ability to work with others and to take and give direction
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable using technology to support operations.
• Availability and flexibility to work evening and weekend hours to support campus dining.
  
  

Preferred

• Minimum of two years experience in managing hourly staff.
• Experience working with unionized staff.
• Associates degree or higher.
• ServSafe certification.
  
  

Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.

For full consideration applicants should apply by:

All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/4108.



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