Assistant Food Service Manager

Position Information

Position Information


EEO Statement


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Working Title
Assistant Food Service Manager


Department
Housing: Knoll Res Cnt-Willa Cather Dining-6777


Requisition Number
S_260792


Posting Open Date
09/30/2026


Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)
10/14/2026


Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Description of Work


The Assistant Food Service Manager assists with the management and supervision of the overall operation of a university residence hall dining center.

In this role, you will:

• Provide 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.
• Participate in menu planning, volume forecasting, and food and supplies purchasing for all meals and other food-related activities for students, staff, faculty guests and conference attendees.
• Work with team leaders and management staff on development of menus.
• Develop and communicate daily food production plans and responsibilities with the dining center team leaders and staff.
• Assist with daily food production in all areas (preparation, serving, and cleanup as needed).
• Plan special dining service events (within and outside the dining center). Includes menu planning, food production, staffing, decorations, set-up, deliveries as needed, billings for events, and clean up.
• Assist with the preparation of the dining center work schedules for regular and temporary staff.
• Assist with the interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training and evaluations for student staff.
• Control food and labor costs within budgeted and/or pre-established objectives. Evaluates and makes recommendations to stay within budget.

About Us:

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive 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 meaningful impact in Nebraska.

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

• Generous paid time off , including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options , including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Retirement plans with university match
• A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

Learn more about working at UNL:

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Associate's or equivalent education/experience in food-related, business, or hotel/restaurant management field.
• Food service management experience in a high-volume commercial or non-commercial dining service operation.
• Knowledge of cost controls, inventory controls and food safety/sanitation programs necessary.
• Must have ability to supervise large quantity food production. Knowledge of personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and internet necessary.
• Food Handler's permit or ability to obtain by passing the Safety and Sanitation test required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant food/dietetic/hospitality or business field.
• Experience with planning, preparation, and service of special events/catered events.
• Management experience in a non-commercial dining service operation desirable.
• Excellent skills in customer relations, team building, and communications.
• Knowledge of electronic payroll and computerized food management systems preferred.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
No


Physical Required
Yes


Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
No


Criminal History Background Check Required
Yes


Posted Salary
$54,000/yr. minimum


How to Apply


Click on "Apply to this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact


Barb McCain
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Job Category (old)
Managerial/Professional


Job Type
Full-Time


Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)
Lincoln, NE


Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?
No


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Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date