Assistant Director for Dining Services

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.

At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.

Through its School of Professional and Continuing Studies, the University extends its primary undergraduate mission by offering high quality graduate studies in business, education and nursing and an array of undergraduate and certificate programs serving non-traditional students.

Responsibilities:

• Assist and support the Director for Dining Services with daily internal and external operations inclusive of campus dining as well as catering as it relates to management, oversight, and planning.
• Oversee daily tasks are completed by the food service workers.
• Understands and has working knowledge on how to use/maintain all equipment within all kitchens properly and provides training to food service staff on all equipment.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards are met and maintained in all operations in accordance with NYC/BOH guidelines including maintaining a sanitary work environment and conforming to all local codes and policies regarding proper storage, handling and serving of food.
• Assist in hiring, evaluation and development of dining service staff in accordance with university guidelines and CBA including interviewing/selecting employees, transferring, reassigning, termination, and disciplining as needed.
• Assist in management and renegotiation of Local 100 (UNITE HERE) Collective Bargaining Agreement for Dining Service Staff.
• Assist in finance functions including budget forecasting, budget management, accounts payable, and payroll for the department.
• Assist with ordering/inventory of food, paper products, and other materials.
• Assist in management of service/maintenance agreements including scheduling and coordinating service/repairs as well as assisting with rebidding agreements to ensure greatest cost savings with highest quality of work.
• Collaborate with lateral departments to ensure efficiency.
• Collaborate with the campus community (Faculty/Staff/Students/Sisters of Charity) as well as external guests with a focus on customer service.
• Assist in preparation of reports and maintaining any records needed on a university and or governmental level
• Assist in development of menus, pricing, and community events.
• Assist in the preparation of meals when necessary.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position as assigned.
• Knowledge of Local, State, Federal regulations and survey inspection process.

Requirements

• Five years of management or supervisory experience in a dining service position.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Three years of experience working in university or college dining service.
• New York City Food Service Handler Certification.
• Must have experience with purchasing, inventory, ordering and receiving.
• Knowledge and experience managing and applying kitchen sanitation and safety standards and methods.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematical abilities to complete necessary reports.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and with food service management systems.
• Must be able to read and write in English.

Preferred:

• Bilingual – able to read and write in Spanish.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Service, Management, or related field.

Physical Requirements:

• Moderate physical exertion.
• Extensive walking and standing.
• Position requires mobility, occasionally climbs, crawls, stoops or otherwise works in an awkward position.
• Lifting or moving heavy parcels, machines and equipment up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis unassisted.
• Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period.

• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Benefits

The allotted salary for this position is $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 annually.

• 20 Vacation Days, 12 sick days
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Enhanced Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% employer sponsored Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Contribution in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program