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Job Description FOOD SVC SUPV 1 Working Title Assistant Culinary Manager, AI / Glasgow
Job Code 005234 Grade 17
Department Name Dining Services - D01209 Department Head
Supervisor Effective Date 12/02/2019
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE
005523 COOK 5
005522 COOK SR 1

Generic Scope
Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of operational or technical employees. A portion of time may be spent performing individual tasks related to the unit; however, supervisory activities must constitute a primary part of the job. Supervises unit operations to ensure compliance with departmental or organizational policies, procedures, and defined internal controls. Ensures accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental standards and procedures.

Custom Scope
Receives predetermined work assignments that are subject to a moderate level of control and review. Instructs direct reports to complete assignments using established guidelines, procedures and policies. Requires full knowledge of own area of functional responsibility.

Department Custom Scope
Under the direction of the Culinary Manager, the Assistant Culinary Manager (ACM) is responsible for providing operational oversight support to the operations production team in the assigned dining facility. Provides support in planning and organizing the day-to-day activities. Provides direction to staff regarding culinary work, customer service and maintenance functions in a retail or residential dining facility. Assists in the planning, development, preparation and management of the unit's budget. The ACM will assist the Culinary Manager in coordinating assigned personnel, student staff, procurement, production, product transport, recipe compliance and documentation, food cost controls, and safety and sanitation for the culinary operations. Responsible for the daily supervision of career, limited and student staff. Participates in hiring, training, performance management, initiating disciplinary actions, and resolving complaints. Implements various creative methods to merchandise food products developed by the Culinary Manager. The ACM models excellent leadership skills and creates a welcoming environment for staff, students and customers. Serves as the team leader in the absence of the General Manager and/or Culinary Manager, assisting with the planning and development of assigned areas and operations. Due to the needs of the operation, this position will work a varied schedule (A.M., P.M., weekend shifts, and/or 10-hour shifts).

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
High school diploma or equivalent certification/experience. Required
Bachelors degree in Food Service Management, Culinary Arts or Hospitality. Preferred

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement

License Requirements
License Requirement
Valid driver's license and clean driving record. Required

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement
ServSafe Certification or equivalent certification. Preferred

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement
Must successfully obtain ServSafe certification with a minimum score of 75 within six (6) months of appointment begin date. Required

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Closely oversees day to day activities of employees who operate and maintain kitchens, cafeterias, luncheon counters, and restaurants for in-house feeding of customers.
  • Supervises, trains, and directs staff in preparation, cooking and baking functions. Ensures staff follows simple to complex standardized recipes, portion guidelines, production guidelines and requirements, and quality standards to produce and present assigned menu items by the required deadlines for work stations within the assigned areas and units. Ensures staff accurately complete daily production reports. Effectively communicates and enforces work rules for all staff.
20
Directs employees to complete services using established food safety guidelines, procedures and quality control.
  • Trains and supervises staff on safe and proper handling of all food items from receiving, production, storage, transportation and service according to established safety and sanitation requirements and guidelines, including but not limited to: the department's standard operating procedures (SOP's), Serve-Safe, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines. Audits and ensures compliance of food prep to QA standards and safety/security related to handling and preparation of food.
5
Assigns tasks, checks work areas at frequent intervals, and maintains schedules.
  • Collaborates with the Culinary Manager on the creation of schedules, adjusts and maintains the staff and schedules with in the assigned units as necessary. Records shifts of any direct reports that call in unable to work and coordinates replacements with the Culinary Manager and Unit Manager. Works with Culinary and Unit Managers to identify potential time and attendance issues and ensures that schedules are posted appropriately as required by the collective bargaining agreements.
15
A portion of the time is spent performing individual tasks related to food service operations such as cleaning and serving lines.
  • Maintains proper sanitation standards in the assigned units during preparation, storage and serving of product. Creates and implements a cleaning checklist for back-of-house operations. Ensures service platforms are cleaned and sanitized based on established schedule, and before and after each shift.
5
Maintains exceptional customer service standards.
  • Exhibits positive customer relations by acting in a professional manner at all times; addresses visitors, faculty, students, staff and customers in a respectful and dignified manner. Responds to customers in an efficient, courteous, and timely manner. Acts as a liaison to management communicating necessary menu changes, product and staff problems, and provides recommendations for customer resolution. Models, promotes and maintains a strong customer focus environment and teamwork philosophy.
10
Assists functional unit as needed.
  • Responsible for food service functions including volume of food preparation, supports menu development, food quality and service, staffing, costs, customer service, equipment use, sanitation, security and safety. Responds and follows-up on Environmental Health & Safety inspection reports; collaborates with the Culinary Manager as needed. Serves as the team lead in the absence of the Culinary Manager, as necessary.
5
Supervises and follows approved cash and payment handling policies and procedures.
5
May be required to operate a vehicle.
5
Participates in the interview and selection process for staff recruitments in the assigned areas, or other departments as requested.
5
Monitors performance and conducts performance evaluations for all direct reports. Reviews performance evaluations prepared by direct reports to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
5
Assists and/or recommends reclassifications for assigned staff, as appropriate. Initiates necessary discipline and/or corrective actions for assigned staff; ensures adherence with collective bargaining agreements for such actions.
5
Recognizes and appropriately deals with sensitive or confidential information or situations. Maintains strict confidentiality, through the chain of command, regarding personnel or departmental matters.
5
Adheres to all University and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. Maintains and ensures compliance with collective bargaining agreements, as applicable to direct reports and assigned staff.
5
Assists in the coordination of all information generated from Food Pro for assigned production areas including, but not limited to, verifying the accuracy of the forecasted menu items and counts prior to the weekly Food Pro run, reviewing the weekly production run and corresponding recipes to ensure accuracy and quantities and instruction. Verifies all projected orders using the Food Pro ordering system, for all assigned areas, prior to placement to ensure the proper products, quality and quantities. Conducts weekly and/or monthly inventory with the Storekeepers and audits at least 10% from each category to ensure accuracy, according to the required policies and procedures.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Working knowledge in food service and sanitation regulations. Required
Working verbal and written communication skills in the English language, including active listening, dynamic flexibility, critical thinking, and ability to multi-task and ensure productive time management. Required
Working knowledge to make appropriate decisions, reasoning skills, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, and conduct basic operations analysis and quality control analysis. Required
Working skills to provide effective interpersonal and work supervision guidance to other personnel and work effectively with partners on joint projects. Required
Intermediate computer application skills to include food service applications such as point of sale and inventory control software. Required
Basic mathematical and cash control skills to accurately complete drawer counts and prepare deposits. Required
Skill in identifying and understanding the customer's perspective and maintaining a commitment to excellence in customer service. Required
Demonstrated skill with inventory control functions, including physical inventory counts, receiving and materials storage. Skill in analyzing inventory data. Skill in identifying discrepancies between the physical inventory counts and the recorded inventory counts. Required
Skill and ability in planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of a diverse culinary staff to accomplish daily operational goals in multiple locations in a timely manner. Required
Ability to supervise food production staff in the basic principles of food preparation and handling, including standardized recipes, batch cooking and proper temperature for storage and service. Required
Skill and ability to work in a safe and responsible manner while not putting self or others at risk. Required
Ability to comply with applicable policies, procedures and regulations, use personal safety gear, observe warning signs, learn about potential hazards, and report unsafe conditions. Required
Skill in communicating orally and in writing in Spanish. Preferred
Working knowledge with Food Pro Menu Management Systems. Preferred
Working knowledge with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Required

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement
Hired candidate must successfully pass a background check through the DOJ and FBI. Required
Must wear University issued uniform and ID badge. Required
Must be flexible to work variable shifts, special events or at any UCR Dining Services facility, as needed. Required
Must maintain compliance with California Health and Safety Codes. Required
Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Required

Other Special Requirements & Conditions
  • Public Driving Record
  • Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours)

Level of Supervision Received
Direction

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Kitchen Utensils
  • Mixers
  • Skillets
  • Stoves
  • Fryers
  • Dishwashers
  • University Vehicles/Catering Trucks/Carts
  • Standard Kitchen Equipment
  • Broilers
  • Standard Office Equipment
  • Steam Kettles
  • Rotisseries
  • Ovens

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : Occasionally
  • Sit : Occasionally
  • Squat : Occasionally
  • Stand : Constantly
  • Crawl : Occasionally
  • Walk : Frequently
  • Climb : Occasionally

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Frequently
  • Write : Frequently
  • Perform Calculations : Frequently
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : Yes
  • Is around moving machinery : Yes
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : Yes
  • Drives motorized equipment : Yes
  • Works in confined quarters : Yes
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : Yes

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: No

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