Food Service Coordinator

Department: University Housing and Dining Services

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Special Instruction to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact:

Mari Jaimes

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Job Summary:

This recruitment will be used to fill four full-time Food Service Coordinator positions for University Housing and Dining Services at Oregon State University (OSU).

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership, guidance and direction to ensure all menu items and beverages are carefully prepared using proper techniques and with attention to sanitation and safety and ensure that customers receive the highest levels of service. The position assumes the supervisory responsibility of the Dining Unit in the absence of the Manager, particularly early morning, evening, and weekend shifts, as well as covering Manager days off and vacations.

This position is eligible for meal perquisites per the SEIU contract.

UHDS recognizes the importance of learning both in and out of the classroom and supports the concept of education as an individual as well as a community experience. UHDS houses over 5,000 students and offers a variety of living and dining options in residence halls, student and family apartments, three dining centers, a market, 14 retail and coffee shop locations across campus. UHDS is an auxiliary enterprise which is funded solely by customers who use our services — we receive no State or General fund allocation.

UHDS is committed to an appreciation for diversity, and fosters an open, respectful and enjoyable living, learning and working environment. A personal and professional commitment to providing excellent customer service and creating inclusive environments is a core value of UHDS.

This position will be required to work a flexible schedule to ensure the work within the unit is completed and the goals of the department are met. Dining Services is a year round operation, open from early in the morning to late at night.

This position will adhere to all OSU and UHDS policies and procedures. OSU Administrative Policies and Procedures, State of Oregon Health and Sanitation requirements, departmental directives and the SEIU union contract are used as guidelines and/or reference materials.

This position performs essential functions and is required to report to work during emergency university closures.

This position has direct access to, or control over, cash, checks, credit card account information and care, safety, and security of people or property. Therefore, the position requires a background check.

Learn more about University Housing & Dining Services:

Key Responsibilities:

• Staff Coordination
• Administration Coordination
• Food, Production & Sanitation Coordination
• Training and direction for student employees
• General support duties, Ordering, Inventory

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in a large scale commercial, hospital, or institutional food service operation with responsibility for maintaining required production levels, preparing simple foods for volume dining, and providing knowledge of the materials and equipment used in a volume dining/food service facility.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; comfortable speaking in front of groups.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to learn Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher), the internet and e-mail.
• Must possess a strong work ethic, self-motivation, organizational skills and creative problem-solving skills.
• Must demonstrate leadership ability and have good conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of food service safety and sanitation procedures.
• Strong focus on customer service.
• Demonstrable ability to work with and/or lead diverse groups of employees and promoting inclusive excellence.
• Requires a valid Food Handler’s Permit within 30 days of employment. Must maintain certification throughout service with UHDS.
• Pursuant to UHDS Policy, this position is required to maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) certification (if cognitively and physically able to do so) within 90 days of employment or when training becomes available by the department. Training is provided at department expense. Duty to act ends at summoning professional emergency assistance.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of experience in a commercial food service facility; OR an Associate’s Degree in Food Service Management.
• One year experience in a retail operation.
• Knowledge of operation and general maintenance of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to supervise, train, direct and mentor employees and student workers individually and in groups.
• Cashier experience including accurate cash handling.
• Knowledge of and experience with computerized menu, recipe and payroll systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher), the internet and email.
• ServSafe certification.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

•This is a physically active job in a commercial kitchen environment. Incumbent will experience long periods of standing on a hard floor; working with commercial kitchen equipment; and fluctuations in workflow, temperature, and noise level.

•Must be able to work shift on your feet and perform frequent arm movements.

•The employee in this position will often be required to lift/carry/push/pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

•Must have the ability to make quick decisions under stress.

•Will require work in areas that prepare and handle raw meat, as well as most common food allergens, including gluten.

•OSU is a 100% tobacco-free campus.

•UHDS dining operations run seven days per week, so weekend and holiday work may be required. OSU requires the ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the business.

•Must be flexible and willing to work in any area of the dining center as directed.

•Good attendance is crucial for stability and day-to-day business needs. Must follow attendance schedule and break schedule and must be on time and in uniform when shift begins.

•This position is deemed essential; and the incumbent is expected to report to work during inclement weather, emergency, and other University work curtailments or closures.

Salary Range:

$20.19 - $30.11

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-08-24

Anticipated End Date:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at View email address on us.fitly.work .