Food Service Coordinator

Company	Oregon State UniversitySee more
Address	Corvallis, OR
Form of work	Full-time \| Contract
Salary	$17.43 an hour
Category	Information Technology

Job description

Food Service Coordinator

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The closing date has been extended in order to expand the original applicant pool.
Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).
PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact:
Cass Williams
Cass.williams@oregonstate.edu
41-737-2005

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

Position Details

Position Information

Department

Dining Centers (MHD)

Classification Title

Food Service Coordinator

Job Title

Food Service Coordinator

Appointment Type

Classified Staff

Job Location

Corvallis

Benefits Eligible

Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Employment Category

Regular

Job Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill two full-time Food Service Coordinator positions for University Housing and Dining Services at Oregon State University (OSU).
The purpose of this position is to provide leadership, guidance and direction to the dining staff, under the supervision of the Assistant Manager, to ensure menu items are prepared properly using prescribed cooking methods as well as care in sanitation and safety, and to ensure that customers receive the highest levels of service. The position assumes the supervisory responsibility of the Dining Center in the absence of the Assistant Manager, particularly early morning, evening, and weekend shifts, as well as covering Assistant Manager days off and vacations.

UHDS recognizes the importance of learning both in and out of the classroom, and supports the concept of education as an individual as well as a community experience. UHDS strives to provide students, faculty, staff, and guests with safe, economical, convenient, and comfortable living and dining options, and the department works to maintain the highest educational and service standards. UHDS houses over 4,800 students and offers a variety of living and dining options in 15 residence halls, three dining centers, 10-14 retail and coffee shop locations across campus, a market, and a limited number of family apartments. UHDS is an auxiliary enterprise which is funded solely by customers who use our services — we receive no State or General fund allocation.

UHDS is committed to an appreciation for diversity, and fosters an open, respectful and enjoyable living, learning and working environment. A personal and professional commitment to providing excellent customer service and creating inclusive environments is a core value of University Housing and Dining Services.

Our dining mission: the UHDS Culinary Team is committed to providing an inspirational culinary experience through a food-first philosophy: integrating nutrition, quality, and passion in food. This team is dedicated to sustainable practices, food innovation, and supportive work environments. Food is a voice to expressing these values along with educating students, staff, guests, and the OSU community.

This position is eligible for meal perquisites per the SEIU contract.

This position will adhere to all OSU and UHDS policies and procedures.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS:

Top 1.4% university in the world
More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
217k+ alumni worldwide
For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

Retirement savings paid by the university.
A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

40% STAFFCOORDINATION

Duties will include planning work, assigning work, reviewing and approving work, scheduling, orienting new employees, assessing training needs, training, coaching, and recognition for student employees and lower level Food Service workers.
Assesses training needs of staff members and student employees, and provides appropriate instruction.
Trains and directs students in the safe and proper use of equipment when other Food Service workers are not present.
Maintains working environment, which fosters a high level of morale and teamwork among employees.
Verifies schedule and staffing situation of the entire dining center at the beginning of shift, monitors staffing situation throughout the shift, makes adjustments as needed.
Resolves complaints and personnel problems as appropriate. Notifies management staff of issues of concern regarding classified staff.
Provides general support to the dining unit, specifically the restaurants and customer areas, to maintain functionality of the building.
Utilizes computers to meet operational needs such as, checking schedules to help with staffing and communicating with manager team via email.
Participates in the planning and execution of deep cleaning and special events.

30% ADMINISTRATIVECOORDINATION

Assumes the responsibility of operation when no manager is in the building.
Responsible for opening and closing of assigned locations. Secures cash from safe, verifies beginning cash balance, opens locations for business, closes locations at the end of business day, secures cash in safe and performs any other required duties as assigned.
Performs cashier duties, following Dining Services cash handling policies and procedures, if needed.
Meets daily or weekly with supervisor to go over planning, ordering, and operational needs.
Attends and assists in weekly staff meetings. Responds to staff needs and shares information.
May create reports that pertain to sales, labor expenses, and budget numbers.
Reviews reports generated in operations for food safety, production, and waste.
Processes invoices and delivery receipts according to established procedures in a timely manner.
Documents transfers as needed, and may enter transfers into menu management software.
Assists with monthly inventory.
Develops positive working relationships with vendors, customers, and the campus community.
Coordinates equipment repairs with supervisor to ensure a safe environment for staff, student workers, and customers.
May sit on search committee meetings for the hiring of classified staff.
Contributes to performance reviews of student employees.
May assist other classified and student staff with using scheduling and time keeping software.

25% FOOD, PRODUCTION & SANITATIONCOORDINATION

Provides oversight to restaurants in terms of presentation and safety. Checks serving lines for proper set-up and food for minimum quality, and provides direction to correct issues as needed. Maintains clean, well merchandised displays and assists with food preparation as needed.
Places orders with approved vendors to meet pars and fluctuations in business needs.
May receive and stock food for storage and refrigeration in safe, sanitary and orderly manner.
Assure that the work areas are kept clean, organized and sanitary on an ongoing basis as work is performed.
Updates recipes to make sure they are up to date in database.
May review ingredient inventories based on the menu cycle.
Coordinates the creation and use of allergen labels and price tags.
Ensures that staff monitor food temperatures per procedures to ensure food safety and the safe storage of food.
Reviews food temperature safety logs and hood logs to make sure they are completed daily.
Instructs students and staff in proper portioning and storage.
Ensures that directions are followed for all chemical products used for cleaning dishes, pots and pans, equipment, tables, chairs, floor surfaces, etc.
Is able to disassemble, clean, and re-assemble all equipment.
Oversees the appearance, cleanliness, and safety of the dining unit, including the dining room, loading dock, and restrooms.
Ensures conference rooms are properly cleaned and set up before groups arrive. Work in collaboration with office staff and group contact person to achieve the desired set up.
Adjusts work schedule as needed to be in the building with group if reservation runs later than usual hours.

5% OTHER

Uses a computer to check work schedule, complete time sheet, fill out on-line forms and use employer-provided email.
Other duties as assigned.

What We Require

Two years of experience in a large scale commercial, hospital, or institutional Food Service operation with responsibility for maintaining required production levels, preparing simple foods for volume dining, and providing knowledge of the materials and equipment used in a volume dining/Food Service facility.

What You Will Need

Effective oral and written communication skills; comfortable speaking in front of groups.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
Ability to learn Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher), the internet and e-mail.
Must possess a strong work ethic, self-motivation, organizational skills and creative problem solving skills.
Must demonstrate leadership ability and have good conflict resolution skills.
Knowledge of Food Service safety and sanitation procedures.
Strong focus on customer service.

Requires a valid Food Handler’s Permit within 30 days of employment. Must maintain certification throughout service with UHDS.

Pursuant to UHDS Policy, this position is required to maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) certification (if cognitively and physically able to do so) within 90 days of employment or when training becomes available by the department. Training is provided at department expense. Duty to act ends at summoning professional emergency assistance.

This position IS designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.

Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Criminal History Check Requirement.

What We Would Like You to Have

A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Demonstrable ability to work with and/or lead diverse groups of employees. University Housing and Dining Services values the rich diversity of its workforce, which includes people with and without disabilities, people for whom English is a second language, people who are military veterans, and people from a wide range of countries, races, ethnicities, cultures, colors, age groups, socioeconomic statuses, locations, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and religious backgrounds.
Three years of experience in a commercial Food Service facility; OR an Associate’s Degree in Food Service Management.
One year experience in a retail operation.
Knowledge of operation and general maintenance of commercial kitchen equipment.
Ability to supervise, train, direct and mentor employees and student workers individually and in groups.
Cashier experience including accurate cash handling.
Knowledge of and experience with computerized menu, recipe and payroll systems.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher), the internet and email.
ServSafe certification.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

WORKINGCONDITIONS

This is a physically active job in a commercial kitchen environment. Incumbent will experience long periods of standing on a hard floor; working with commercial kitchen equipment; and fluctuations in work flow, temperature, and noise level.
Must be able to work shift on your feet and perform frequent arm movements.
The employee in this position will often be required to lift/carry/push/pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must have the ability to make quick decisions under stress.
Will require work in areas that prepare and handle raw meat, as well as most common food allergens, including gluten.
OSU is a 100% tobacco-free campus.

WORKSCHEDULE

UHDS dining operations run seven days per week, so weekend and holiday work may be required. OSU requires the ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the business.
Must be flexible and willing to work in any area of the dining center as directed.
Good attendance is crucial for stability and day-to-day business needs. Must follow attendance schedule and break schedule, and must be on time and in uniform when shift begins.
This position is deemed essential; and the incumbent is expected to report to work during inclement weather, emergency, and other University work curtailments or closures.

Pay Method

Hourly

Pay Period

16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date

Last working day of the month

Min Salary

$17.43

Max Salary

$26.00

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/132569

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

P04661CT

Number of Vacancies

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

03/08/2024

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date

02/15/2024

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date

04/01/2024

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

The closing date has been extended in order to expand the original applicant pool.
Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).
PLEASENOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact:
Cass Williams
Cass.williams@oregonstate.edu
41-737-2005