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Job Description
Department
IMU DINING
(BA-DIMU-IUBLA) Department Information Indiana University (IU) Dining and Hospitality embraces and expands Indiana University's core values of education, innovation, and tradition which embody the true spirit of Hoosier hospitality. IU Hospitality infuses Indiana University's beautiful campus with vibrant life, creating a home away from home for visitors and the IU community alike. From our space in the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU), hospitality staff serve thousands of guests each year through professional dining and retail operations, catered events, conferences, and celebrations, keeping our spaces clean and functional, our food tasty, and our customers happy. IU Dining supports the IU community and our guests by serving fresh, delicious, sustainably sourced cuisine in welcoming dining halls and eateries. Retail dining runs food operations for cafes and campus stores at IU Bloomington, also managing relationships with external businesses that serve food on campus and vendors whose retail products are carried at IU. Retail dining staff work closely with the teams in residential and IMU dining to ensure consistent procurement of products that match student preferences and dietary needs. Job Summary Department-Specific Responsibilities Assists with the management, administration, and/or production for IMU Retail Dining and Catering operations. Schedules and supervises employees, provides customer service, and oversees the preparation and service of meals. Purchases and manages the production of assignments, including managing the menus and orders, directing store attendants, and overseeing the receiving process. Works with the Retail Area Manager or the location General Manager in the areas of budget preparation and monitoring, inventory control, preparation and analysis of financial reports, customer service, and coordination of special events and conferences. Rotates weekly, monthly, and seasonal promotions, and assists with brand management. Assumes the role of the General Manager in their absence. General Responsibilities May be responsible for planning, hiring, and scheduling student employees, assigning and monitoring work, approving time off, providing regular training, taking corrective action, addressing employee and/or customer complaints and grievances and recruiting, reviewing and promoting employee development and growth. Explains and demonstrates methods and procedures for performing tasks to the dining facility employees, including food handling and sanitation techniques. Monitors work performance for quality, accuracy, and completeness to ensure compliance with departmental standards. Monitors and supports the food operation's process measures and is accountable for the results of these measures. Reviews production worksheet and organize tasks to shift staff. Places orders for food needed to meet worksheet production needs. Records usage of food and leftover quantities and stores food. Monitors, directs, and assists staff and student employees in preparation, proper serving sizes, proper food temperature, order taking, and delivery of food products in the proper media, and delivered in a timely manner. Ensures customer service standards are demonstrated on the job. Monitors on-hand inventory and determines quantity of food to order. Completes orders for inventory. Responds to and resolves customer' complaints and concerns to maintain positive relations with customers. Maintains food safety, training, and food logs. May have cash management responsibilities for retail food sales. May work from recipes and instructions to prepare and cook food; may calculate, weigh, and measure ingredient quantities; may wash, peel, cut, slice, trim, or blend various items for cooking and serving. May perform tasks specific to bartending, catering, or dining room services. Qualifications Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required 1 year of work experience in food services and demonstrated leadership skills
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required Food Safety (ServSafe) certification within 180 days from date of hire Preferred Valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University SKILLS Required Friendly and service-oriented Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner Knowledge of health and safety regulations Knowledge of professional cooking principles Ability to respond to common food inquiries or complaints from customers and take appropriate action to resolve issues Ability to work comfortably in a group environment, and treat employees and customers with kindness and respect Ability to be a flexible team player in a dynamic environment requiring a customer focused approach and utilizing excellent interpersonal skills, communication, facilitation, and coaching skills Demonstrates leadership skills Working Conditions / Demands This position requires tasks typically associated with back-of-the-house food service work. It involves periods of both sedentary work and times of frequent movement about the workspace. Using commercial kitchen equipment and tools, moving supplies weighing 20-40 pounds, and effective communication skills are necessary. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. Work Location Indiana Memorial Union Bloomington, Indiana Advertised Salary $19.25 per hour
Salary Plan Grade:
PAC 3FS This position is Non-Exempt, Non-Union Work Hours This is a variable shift position. Shift times vary according to business need. Management reserves the right to adjust work hours to accommodate special meals and events. Benefits Overview For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance Health savings account with generous IU contributions Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Basic group life insurance paid by IU Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year Generous paid time off plans Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events Employee assistance program (EAP) Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification Career Level:
Mastery FLSA:
Nonexempt Job Function:
Operations Job Family:
Food Services Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework. Posting Disclaimer This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date. If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments. Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information. Campus Safety and Security The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
