Catering Operations Manager - University Housing and Dining

Cater, Dining & Event Services Manager

Manage and participate in all aspects of food preparation, presentation, and staffing for events catered by University Catering a unit of University Housing & Dining ensuring quality, consistency and complete customer satisfaction.

Specific job duties and tasks include :

• Plan, organize, manage and direct catering production facilities, equipment and designated full-time and student personnel.
• Plan menus to assure variety, nutritional value, special needs of customers, and adherence to standards of quality and cost.
• Assist in planning, organization and execution of special functions and events for student organizations and University departments, creating customized menus to complement the occasion.
• Plan and develop a food distribution program and procedures for catering to ensure product when delivered is safe and presentable for service.
• Oversee selection, purchase, and inventory control functions of electronic menu management food service operations system for all products used in catering operations.
• Perform human resources functions including interviewing, selection, training, performance evaluation, salary determination, promotion and disciplinary action.

About the Division of Student Life :

The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to foster student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.

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Application details :

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential / education verification. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact Ruth Appleton at ruth-appleton@uiowa.edu.