Lead Dining Operations Associate - Student Center, Marietta

Job Title: Lead Dining Operations Associate - Student Center, Marietta Location: Marietta, Georgia Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 300835 About Us Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU! Location Primary Location: Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060. Secondary Location: Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Department Information This position is supporting the Chick-fil-A location within the Student Center, however, this position may be expected to support other retail outlets within the location. Job Summary Assists supervisors and managers with daily tasks for the designated location. Assists with daily operational and service needs, task delegation for the team, customer service needs, food, sanitation and health safety compliance and developing employees. Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists supervisor with oversight of assigned staff along with execution and monitoring of work Trains assigned employees according to established policies and procedures Ensures all employees are aware and trained in brand, unit or station standards Assists the location supervisor to include opening and closing procedures Assists with maintaining and taking inventory and orders supplies as needed that comply with brand and/or station standards, health code and regulations Responsible for oversight of position and break rotations Ensures compliance with all food and health related safety codes and regulations Ensures cleanliness of building, location and/or station. Cross-trained of all areas in the given location or building and able to support where needed May serve food from assigned station, location, and/or as assigned Required Qualifications Educational Requirements High School diploma or equivalent Required Experience One (1) year of dining related experience Preferred Qualifications Additional Preferred Qualifications ServSafe Food Handler Certification Preferred Educational Qualifications An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field Preferred Experience Previous lead or supervisor experience in a retail, food service or restaurant location Proposed Salary The salary range for this position is $16.00 to $17.50 based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Able to maintain a neat and professional appearance Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of food service terminology Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation regulations and food handling procedures

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills Basic computer skills for applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite) Strong attention to detail and follow up skills Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on‑line at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on‑line at Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, View email address on click.appcast.io. Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel. Background Check Standard Enhanced Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre‑employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kennesaw State University