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automated inventory and menu management systems

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, responsible for supervision of a highly complex food unit. Supervises employees in Carson's Carryout. Carson's Carryout is an operation serving 9,000 customers per week. Carson's Carryout features a carryout food store, pizza parlor and delivery service, Mexican food station and a submarine sandwich line and delivery service. This position is responsible for the human resource functions for Carson's Carryout including scheduling, interviewing, hiring and conducting orientations. This position also provides mentoring for new food service staff across the Division. This position is responsible for maintenance and building sanitation for Carson Gully Commons which includes Carson's Carryout, 2 heavily used meeting/conference rooms, 2 locker rooms and all common areas. Yearly revenue for this operation is $970,000.


Goals and Worker Activities


  1. 50% Manage the day-to-day operations of a variety of food operations and the building in which they are located.

    1. Lead and direct the assistant food managers and supervisors, including the planning and implementation of their on-the-job training according to the mission and vision of University Housing and food service department.

    2. Develop, implement and evaluate policies, procedures and standards for these southeast area food service operations.

    3. Establish long range goals and develop procedures to accomplish standards that reinforce University Housing's goals and procedures.

    4. Develop and carry out quality controls which focus on high quality standards, safety, sanitation, and appetizing foods.

    5. Direct staff on ServSafe guidelines and practices.

    6. Review HACCP analysis of production to ensure food safety guidelines.

    7. Plan work schedules and develop employee work routines to comply with budgetary allowances for civil service and bargaining unit agreements and service objectives.

    8. Direct the development and evaluation of training programs for employees.

    9. Evaluate the performance of subordinate supervisors and employees.

    10. Counsel employees and supervisors on personnel policies and procedures, and other work related problems.

    11. Oversee supervisors' evaluation and counseling of employees.

    12. Oversee and direct large scale ordering of supplies.

    13. Inspect facilities regularly to insure that Division standards of repair, replacement, cleanliness and safety are maintained. Act as troubleshooter to investigate, analyze and resolve problems.

    14. Hire, train, supervise, assign and evaluate subordinate employees.

    15. Develop and maintain channels of communication to supervisors, student supervisors and employees of policies, changes and assignments.

    16. Develop schedules for civil service, student and part time staff that meet customer demand.

    17. Oversee basic computer operations, debit card system, and automated inventory and menu management systems.

    18. Supervise and audit cashiering and accounting functions.

    19. Assist students with debit card problems.

    20. Oversee strict sanitation and food safety goals, and training.

    21. Coordinate meeting room set ups, cleaning and equipment use.

    22. Direct summer conference and catering food service, including schedules, room set-ups, food production services and delivery.

    23. Report unsafe acts and conditions and investigate work place accidents in a timely manner.

    24. Review work place health and safety expectations with employees and students.

    25. Personally follow all health and safety rules established by the institution.

    26. Attend safety meetings and training sessions when requested.

    27. Provide health and safety instruction for employees and students.

    28. Incorporate safety and health objectives into annual performance evaluations of supervised employees.

    29. Promote fair and equal standards for all employees.

  2. 20% Promote customer satisfaction.

    1. Review observed problems with the quality of food served or the appearance of the facility with the Assistant Food Managers and Supervisors. Assist with resolving problems.

    2. Work with Residence Life Coordinators, House Fellows and students to plan social events that include the service of food.

    3. Plan, market and implement special events with food staff to increase customer participation and satisfaction in food service operations.

    4. Solicit and evaluate customer suggestions and respond to customer feedback on food quality, selection and service.

    5. Reinforce and maintain a customer oriented attitude among staff and all employees.

    6. Direct the marketing of the food services to the customers.

    7. Develop promotional materials to keep customers and employees informed.

    8. Develop garnish and display cooking programs.

    9. Assist student customers in questions of nutrition and dietary needs.

  3. 15% Maintain food facilities and equipment to ensure an orderly, sanitary and safe environment.

    1. Develop safety and sanitation procedures.

    2. Review accident reports and correct any training and procedural problems.

    3. Conduct safety and sanitation employee training programs. Ensure that all employees have received this training.

    4. Inspect facilities and equipment routinely. Report needed repairs.

    5. Work with the Maintenance Manager in resolving food service maintenance problems.

  4. 10% Analyze food, labor and supply expenses.

    1. Compile labor hours reports.

    2. Review financial and management records and submit recommendations for correcting deviations from established standards. Implement approved corrective measures.

    3. Review records and establish budget goals.

    4. Evaluate budget goals and develop procedures to reach.

  5. 5% Assist the Area Food Service Director.

    1. Conduct special projects and studies as assigned.

    2. Assist in campus catering by providing supplies and staff as needed.


Knowledge and Skills


  1. Ability to build cooperative, smooth running teams.

  2. Thorough knowledge of institutional food service menus.

  3. Thorough knowledge of food preparation, handling and service on a large scale food production basis.

  4. Advanced knowledge of food values, quantities and nutrition.

  5. Thorough knowledge of food trends and innovations in the food industry.

  6. Thorough knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in preparation of foods on a production basis.

  7. Knowledge of equipment and supplies utilized in a major food service operation.

  8. Thorough knowledge of sanitation and safety in an institutional food setting.

  9. Knowledge of food distribution, short order production, batch cooking procedures, and related areas.

  10. Knowledge of basic computers, debit card system, automated inventory and menu management system applications.

  11. Knowledge of dishroom and cleaning procedures.

  12. Thorough knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.

  13. Knowledge of developing and/or working with operating budget.

  14. Knowledge of multi-shift work scheduling.

  15. Knowledge of customer relations methods and techniques.

  16. Knowledge of training methods and techniques and the ability to train employees.

  17. Ability to plan, establish and attain long range goals.

  18. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a wide range of employees and customers.

  19. Ability to positively influence the culture of the organization.



Additional Requirements:


Must have a current Wisconsin Restaurant Manager certification, or meet the requirements to apply for it, upon hire.

Long periods of standing and walking and frequent lifting of objects weighing approximately 50 pounds.

Must pass a conviction record check.