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Staff Vacancy Announcement

The Campus Dining invites applications for Sanitation Technician to oversee the cleaning and sanitizing of pots and pans, dishes and the catering bakery area in the University Center. This position will train and supervise student dish room staff, receive deliveries from vendors when required, and perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and managers. This position will assist management staff in inventories and kitchen production when required by events or emerging circumstances. This position reports to both the executive pastry chef and executive sous chef of catering.

Required Skills

• Expert knowledge in operating a commercial dish machine and of cleaners and sanitizing solutions.
• Expert knowledge of food safety practices and procedures
• This physically demanding position requires standing for long periods and moving pots, pans, carts and sometimes heavy objects around the kitchens
• Ability to communicate and work with a variety of clients
• Excellent communication and guest service skills
• Working knowledge and experience in food service
• Ability to remain productive in a fast-paced environment
• Must have experience with training and supervisory practices and procedures
• Knowledge and experience using numerous pieces of standard food service equipment
• ServSafe certified or ability to become certified within one year of employment
• Must have the ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times, and be able to work within a very diverse work force.
• Ability to effectively work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to lift materials from floor level to table height, which requires mobility and some physical demands, and work in an environment with noise, chemicals, and varying temperatures.
• Provide oversight and training of students and temporary staff in the dish room.

Minimum Required Experience

• High School diploma and one (1) year of commercial dishwashing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be ServSafe certified within one year of employment
• Must have a valid driver’s license at the time of employment

About Campus Dining and UM

Mission

To advance student success through exceptional dining experiences.

Vision

Innovative cuisine to inspire your world.

Shared Values and Guiding Principles

• Impact – We commit to local, regional, and global environmental stewardship through sustainable business practices and agricultural economic development in Montana and our region.
• Partnerships – We cultivate collaborative partnerships with our on- and off-campus colleagues in support of the University’s mission.
• Inclusivity – We respect and celebrate the contributions, rights, and dignity of our diverse employees and guests.
• Guest Service – The people we serve are our guests. We will exceed our guests’ expectations.
• Excellence – We exhibit passion, professionalism, integrity, loyalty, responsiveness, fiscal responsibility and innovation. We affirm, cultivate and value our employees through professional development.
• Innovation – We recognize that innovation is inherently interdisciplinary and integrative, forged in inquiry and collaboration.

The University of Montana is a flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000 people, surrounded by mountains and where three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

To learn more about the University of Montana, please visit the links below.

• University of Montana
• Video: Mission First, People Always
• UM on YouTube

Position Details

Position Title: Sanitation Technician (Culinary Associate II)

Position Number: NEW

Department: Campus Dining

Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), 12 months/year,

Schedule will be event driven, nights and weekends maybe required

Salary: $17.52/hr

Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE

Probationary Period: Six months minimum

Benefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan,

partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply

Application Deadline: Sunday, August 20, 2023 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

Candidates are required to submit the following materials online via "New Resume/CV" button below.

A complete application Includes:

• Applying through Indeed.com or easy apply through Indeed.com may result in submission of an incomplete application. Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the "How to Apply" section. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application materials are submitted and received by the date listed above.