Food, Catering, and Vending Services Manager

The Food, Catering, and Vending Services Manager directly reports to the Director of Auxiliary Services while collaborating closely with Student Services, Associated Students, Procurement, Risk Management, The College Administration and Board of Directors, and other PCC groups to develop comprehensive food service policies and protocols. As a core responsibility, this position oversees and assesses all aspects of food handling, production, quality, and safety across the entire PCC District. Additionally, the manager assumes a pivotal role as the primary liaison for all catering events hosted within the college.

These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.
Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.

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Substantial experience in food safety training including ServSafe Manager certification (or similar training) and knowledge of Oregon food health and safety regulations including OSHA requirements specific to food handling. Additional knowledge of county regulations in the counties that PCC operates in
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Five years procuring vending, food, and food service equipment including developing and soliciting bids and contracts with vendors
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Experience in managing and building or rebuilding a Conference and Events department within a Hotel or Educational setting
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Experience managing large operational budgets
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Extensive experience in cash handling and revenue generation
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Demonstrated ability to work with diverse academic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students
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Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field (relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis).
Five years progressively responsible, professional experience related to area of assignment, including two years of lead or supervisory experience (successful completion of PCC LEAD Academy or a comparable external leadership training program may substitute for up to 6 months of lead or supervisory experience).

Preferred Qualifications

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Experience Managing Union represented employees
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Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of planning processes and make recommendations for improvements.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate, organize, delegate, & work under pressure
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Demonstrated Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required
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Extensive experience in engaging with multiple stakeholders across all employee levels
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PCC offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs.

View a complete list of PCC benefits.