Housing and Foods Services Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State's Housing and Food Services is seeking a Housing and Foods Services Manager at Penn State Behrend.

• Manage and direct daily operations of housing and/or a food service operation

• Hire, train, coach, supervise, schedule, evaluate, and discipline assigned employees

• Ensure standards are met as it relates to safety, sanitation, and quality of products, facilities and services

• Responsible for financial success through cost containment and business growth; analyze budgetary items, prepare reports and make recommendations

• Order inventory of food and/or operational supplies

• Oversee and schedule maintenance requests and care of equipment; may research, plan and recommend equipment purchases and participate in facility renovations

• Manage, plan, execute and meet with clients regarding special events, conferences and catering functions

• Complete special projects as assigned

• Ensure quality customer service, for both internal and external customers, through effective communication, problem solving and training of assigned staff

• May research, develop and market new products, menus, recipes, and/or concepts

• May participate in renovation, new construction or maintenance projects

• May lead or participate in departmental and University wide initiatives and committees

Education and Experience:

Typically requires a bachelor's degree, preferably in a hospitality, nutrition, or business-related discipline. Plus 3 years of relevant experience. Or, an equivalent combination fo experience and education.

Finance and Business is a value-driven organization that supports thousands of university faculty, staff, and students, while also providing services to the broader community and society. Auxiliary and Business Services is part of the Finance and Business team and has a vision of being a progressive, creative, innovative, and caring organization that provides the highest quality services, leadership, and expertise valued by our customers, our staff, and the communities we serve. Our values model those of Penn State's and we are especially committed to our goal of effectively managing and developing human resources within Auxiliary and Business Services while providing optimum personal satisfaction and professional growth in a diverse, enriching, challenging, and stimulating environment. We also firmly believe in the value of Respect , which encourages us to "respect and honor the dignity of each person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse and inclusive community." As an incoming team member in Auxiliary and Business Services, it will be expected that all employees embody and model Penn State's and Finance and Business's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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