Assistant Manager - Culinary Production Kitchen

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

5d • $18 - $23

About The Position

The Assistant Dining Manager assists in the management of a seven day, multiple shift (opening cold production, closing prep production, closing bakery prep, packing production, food truck prep, and deliveries) Culinary Production Kitchen that has multiple styles of food including catering off premise lunch boxes and event food, grab n go items and baked goods for 32 Dining Locations that serves approximately 50,000 students, staff, and guests each day; assist and administers personnel functions including hiring, orientation, module and in house training, supervision and performance management up to 10-15 full-time regular employees and up to 50-70 part-time student employees. Assist in management of all aspects of operation including training & development of staff, forecasting, procurement, production, service and customer relations; leads and fosters a team of staff in a diversity-valued organization; responsible for meals being served in accordance with prescribed standards; manages the student managers and the student personnel program; assists with Ohio Department of Agriculture compliance- understands, trains, records GMPs. Must be able to work some weekends, nights (until 8pm), and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus 4 years relevant experience
• 1-3 years of experience in food service management or related field
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as receipts, safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or related field
• 6 years relevant experience
• Knowledge of ServSafe Sanitation guidelines or similar food handler program
• Experience working with HACCP principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience managing Classified Civil Service, bargaining union member employees, and student staff
• Knowledge of computerized ordering systems
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization

Responsibilities

• Assists in the management of a seven day, multiple shift Culinary Production Kitchen
• Assists and administers personnel functions including hiring, orientation, module and in house training, supervision and performance management
• Assist in management of all aspects of operation including training & development of staff, forecasting, procurement, production, service and customer relations
• Leads and fosters a team of staff in a diversity-valued organization
• Responsible for meals being served in accordance with prescribed standards
• Manages the student managers and the student personnel program
• Assists with Ohio Department of Agriculture compliance- understands, trains, records GMPs

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED