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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12264815 Assistant Director of Dining Services for Menu Management - Dining Services, University Housing

Job Summary

Manage the menu management system which includes multiple software packages. Primary duties include product database management, inventory management, ordering system, recipe system management, online ordering, database management for special dietary needs, and catering menu management. All University Housing staff will engage and contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within University Housing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Menu Management

  Provide expertise and supervision for use of a robust Menu Management System which includes, but is not limited to: CBORD Foodservice Suite, Eventmaster, NetNutrition, and mobile inventory software systems. Serves as the product manager for these systems.

  Direct the integration of auxiliary software systems with CBORD products, such as Dining mobile app or comparable software.

  Serve as liaison with software vendor(s) for more complicated problem solving, system updates, and other related activities. Collaborate with the Housing Tech Services department for software maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades.

  Maintain accurate data, recipes, nutritional and allergen information, and reports within the menu management system.

  Oversee the operation and maintenance of the menu management system and nutritional information system, supporting all areas of Dining Services within University Housing.

  Create, implement, evaluate, and oversee policies and procedures for department as they relate to menu management software systems and interfaces.

• Leadership and Supervision

  Supervisors will engage and implement University Housing\'s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

  Serves on the Dining Leadership team and acts as a representative for Dining Services leadership.

  Plans and conducts training programs for staff on menu management and related systems.

  Recruit, supervise and train menu management support staff.

  Maintain and develop departmental policies, procedures and training materials related to Menu Management programs and related interfaces with other software programs.

  Helps coordinate and participates in the menu management and systems support of special events or catering meal services as needed.

• Fiscal Responsibility

  Oversees accuracy of data maintained in menu management system, including cost of food and supplies.

  Generates reports and advises on practices based on a variety of traits and filters.

  Develops financial reports used for budgeting and raw food costs calculations.

  Make recommendations in updating retail and special event price lists as needed.

  Make recommendations on contracts related to goods and services for Dining Services.

• Other

  Interviews applicants, offering recommendations for hiring.

  Helps coordinate activities involving staff in training.

  Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Physical Demands

Physical Demands: The work is mostly performed in an office setting.

Work Conditions: Some time may be spent in a kitchen where there is some discomfort in low temperatures areas (-10 degrees F) and high temperature areas (+90 degrees F).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in business administration, management, or a field related to the position.
• Two (2) years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience.
• Demonstrated food service management experience.
• Experience in the development of menus and food preparation procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master\'s degree in business administration, nutrition or a related field.
• One (1) year of food-production management experience in an institution of higher education or health care, with a minimum customer base of 500.
• HACCP certification or Illinois Sanitation Certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership, management, and education skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to work in an environment with diverse staff and students.
• Knowledge/skill in the operation of a Menu Management System that supports all phases of food production.
• Knowledge of culinary terms and food production techniques.
• Knowledge of menu planning.
• Proficiency with windows-based PCs.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5010 - Business/Administrative Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the posting close date. The budgeted salary range for the position is \$65,000 to \$73,301.25.