University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Job Summary:

The Dining Service Production Manager is responsible for the supervision of the food production areas within a university residence hall dining center.

The Dining Service Production Manager will:

• Assists with the management and supervision of other operational areas of the university residence hall dining center.
• Plans and coordinates the production of menu items for student meal service and special events by providing hands-on participation of safe and high quality meal preparation.
• Ensures adherence to recipes and food production policies and procedures for overall product consistency, quality, freshness and appearance.
• Works in conjunction with the manager, assistant manager(s) and team leaders on product evaluation and in using the menu management system to develop, improve, evaluate/standardize recipes.
• Maintains a positive working environment for employees.
• Provides a safe and inviting atmosphere, healthful meal choices, and quality service in an environment that promotes community, growth, and education of our students, staff, faculty and guests.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant food/culinary/dietetic/hospitality or business field.
• Experience with hands-on production management in high-volume or non-commercial dining service operation with experience training/managing staff to implement/expand culinary skills.
• Experience with planning, preparation, and service of special events/catered events beneficial.
• Culinary certificated preferred.
• Excellent skills in customer relations, team building and communications.
• Knowledge of electronic payroll and computerized food management systems preferred.

About Us:

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing workforce in which employee's are respected and valued. The university fosters a work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace, it's a place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays

• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life

• Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education

• Generous retirement plans with a university match

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in culinary/food related field.
• 4 years in culinary/food service production experience in a high-volume commercial or non-commercial dining service operation.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
• Ability to prepare food according to health and safety requirements
• Knowledge of safe food handling techniques and tools
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques such as sautéing, broiling, frying and grilling, seasoning methods and portion control
• Thorough understanding of the use of food service equipment.
• Ability to supervise large quantity food production.
• Knowledge of personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, email and internet necessary.

Compliance Requirements:

If selected for this position and a verbal offer is accepted, the final written offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of the following required pre-employment check(s):

• Criminal history background check
• Pre-placement physical