Food Service and Kitchen Supervisor - International House

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Departmental Overview

Truly a unique and inspirational organization, International House is committed to fostering intercultural respect and leadership skills to promote an equitable, peaceful world.

Originally founded in 1930, International House remains a vibrant community, affiliated with the University of California, Berkeley.

International House promotes lifelong friendships and learning throughout a vastly multicultural community, promoting greater understanding and acceptance.

International House is also home to the Robertson Resident Life and Intercultural Development Office (RIO), a center for programming and training to cultivate leadership, understanding, and cross-cultural collaboration.

Through RIO, students are provided the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and skills in engaging with various cultures, building diverse teams, leading inclusivity, and creating a culture of belonging.

Approaching its centennial anniversary, I-House is positioned in a crucial space to continue broadening perspectives in our increasingly global world.

At International House, we believe that the world is more peaceful when we embrace diversity. We seek, value, and are committed to hiring talented and qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds.

We celebrate all our differences and foster inclusion across, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, parental status, and experience.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is : September 17, 2024

Responsibilities

Responsible for the employee life cycle for cooks, storekeeper, food server and any represented employee working in the hospitality team.

This includes building job description in JDX, creating positions in UC Path raising BEARS service hub cases, managing the TAM, reconciling on Caltime, making edits on Caltime, conducting annual performance reviews, implementing rules and applying sanctions and write-ups when necessary, working with separations and grievances.

Oversees direction of employees to complete services using established food safety guidelines, procedures and quality control.

Manages the maintenance and cleanliness of the food production areas, including the kitchen, service areas, storage areas, receiving, dock, and trash area.

Oversees assignment of tasks, checks work areas at frequent intervals, and maintains schedules. Adjusts labor schedules and work assignments to match production volume.

Ensures that represented employees adhere strictly to their assigned shift schedules by closely monitoring the punch-in and out of each represented employee.

Trains and directs employees in the preparation and service of meals using established food safety guidelines, procedures and quality control.

Assigns tasks, checks work areas at frequent interval. Ensures staff have knowledge and understanding of event details and specifications as well as any client expectations.

• Closely oversees the day-to-day activities of employees who operate and maintain food production and service areas. Prepares and assists in the production of menu items following department recipes in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains and follows appropriate personnel actions within organization. Ensures compliance with collective bargaining agreements and personnel policies.
• Occasionally purchases food products and supplies as needed for special events and catering.
• Oversees weekly inventories, approves making adjustments as necessary to maintain accurate budget information and precise accounting of food and non-food items.
• Audits and ensures compliance of food prep to QA standards and safety / security related to handling and preparation of food.
• Develops schedules and set staffing levels to meet business need while managing labor costs effectively.
• Occasionally maintains and repairs of food production equipment. Maintains food, labor and supply cost within budgetary requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Solid knowledge in food service and sanitation regulations.
• Solid verbal and written communication in the English language, including active listening, dynamic flexibility, and critical thinking, and ability to multi-task and ensure effective time management.
• Solid decision making and reasoning skills, and ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, and perform operations analysis and quality control analysis.
• Solid and effective interpersonal and work supervision skills to provide guidance to other personnel and work effectively with partners on joint projects.
• Strong computer application skills to include food service applications such as point of sale and inventory control software.
• Mathematical and cash control skills to accurately complete drawer counts and prepare deposits.
• Ability to tolerate change and ambiguity; ability to adapt to new information and / or procedures.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent certification.

Preferred Qualifications

College degree and supervisory experience / training

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement.

This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $66,700 - $77,000.

• This is a 100% full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
• This position is exempt and paid monthly.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities.

Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.

The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

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