University of Dayton Research Institute

Position Summary:

The University of Dayton is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our dynamic team as a Full Service Operations Supervisor within our dining halls! As a Full Service Operations Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the daily operations of our facilities, ensuring seamless service delivery, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. Apply today!

Under the direction of the Assistant General Manager of Operations Assistant, responsible for supervision of daily operation of up to 30 bargaining unit employees, 10 part time employees and over 100 student employees within the Dining Services food service establishment. Must have working knowledge of the equipment and the food preparation processes for all of the various platforms which include but not limited to, specialized work area, Mongolian grill, impinger ovens, convection ovens, tilt skillet, fryer, industrial dish machine, trayvayors, wood stone pizza ovens, steam tables, flat top grills, slicers, combi-ovens, steamers, turbo chef ovens and Micros cash registers. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, maintaining or improving standards of quality, service, and sanitation, supervising staff, practicing good public relations, supporting departmental objectives, maintaining security control, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Managerial ServSafe certified (or within one year of hire).
• Two (2) years supervisory experience in food service or three (3) years of successful work experience in a restaurant or university food service operation.
• Demonstrated supervisory and administrative abilities.
• Ability to work with people at all levels using effective communication skills in English.
• Must have a good knowledge of food preparation and sanitation.
• Working knowledge of usual and customary institutional kitchen equipment and processes.
• Must have a working knowledge of the internet and Microsoft Office.
• Must have math skills to determine portion sizes and production needs.
• Must possess the ability to work independently, supervise and direct others, without constant supervision.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and stand for four (4) hours at at time.
• Must be able to visually differentiate colors for the purposes of food safety.
• Must be able to exert fast-paced mobility.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds repetitively as needed. Sixty pounds for Central Production.
• Must be able to work in wet, cold and hot conditions usually found in a kitchen operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Work experience with Cbord.
• Experience with food production using food processing equipment including, but not limited to, fryers, grills, slicers, steamers, combi ovens, woks, and choppers in a high volume institution such as a university, hospital, hotel or high volume restaurant.
• Experience in a union workplace.
• Associates degree in culinary, business or restaurant and hospitality management.
• Working knowledge of cash register operations.
• Valid driver’s license with low risk driving record.
• Ability to be adaptable and decisive.
• Ability to demonstrate integrity and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates professional demeanor.
• Experience working with students and a diverse, multi cultural staff.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

This position is 10 months/yr. (August-May) and eligible for all full time benefits. Please address all minimum qualifications and any applicable preferred qualifications in your cover letter/resume.

This position is available at the following locations:

Kennedy Union 2:30pm-10:00pm Monday-Friday with rotating Sundays

Virginia Kettering 3:30pm-11:00pm with rotating weekends

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.