Food Service Coordinator

Department Summary

University Housing, a department within the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management, is committed to supporting student success by cultivating inclusive communities.

Our goal is to provide a robust living experience through accessible and affordable state-of-the-art housing, dining, and social and academic programs for the entire student body to develop community leaders, innovators, and change-makers who will enrich the future.

We value equity and inclusion, responsibility and integrity, innovation and learning, and safety and security. University Housing staff work hard to incorporate these values into daily work and practices to ensure an excellent UO experience.

University Housing units include Business Services Operations, Dining Services, Facilities Services, Promotions & Student Recruitment, and Residence Life.

University Housing is a $100-million dollar educational and business department that is a self-sustaining, self-liquidating agency of the University (receives no tuition or tax support for its operating budget).

Living on campus adds tremendous value for students and the University. Students who live on campus their first year have higher grades, are retained at the University of Oregon at higher rates, graduate at higher rates, and graduate more quickly.

Position Summary

The Food Service Coordinator is responsible for overseeing food preparation and service activities in dining venues. They assist managers in tasks such as directing and scheduling staff, purchasing, and training.

This role involves coordinating, directing, and training duties, as well as upholding service standards and creating a respectful work environment.

Duties include staff coordination, administrative functions, food service coordination, and cash handling.

The FS Coordinator interacts with customers, delivery workers, repair workers, employees, and warehouse staff. This position leads lower-level staff and reports to a Housing Dining Services Manager / Chef.

Work conditions are typical of the food service industry. Special requirements include obtaining a food handler's card and completing Hazard Communication Training.

This is a full-time position and will be assigned the night shift, which may include weekends and / or holidays. It is an Essential Personnel position and is expected to report to work during inclement weather or university closures unless instructed otherwise by their supervisor

Minimum Requirements

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.