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Working Title: Food Service Supervisor
Job Class: Food Service Supervisor
Agency: Minnesota State/Northland Community & Technical College

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 04/06/2023
• Closing Date: 04/12/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / Northland CC-MMA
• Division/Unit: MnSCU Northland CTC Thf Rvr Fl / MnSCU Northland CC Classified
• Appointment Type: Seasonal Other (Classified/Unclassified MAPE/MMA), Full-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - Up to 50% of the time
• Salary Range: $28.29 - $41.03 / hourly; $59,069 - $85,670 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• Location: Thief River Falls and East Grand Forks
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This college-wide position exists to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of the Northland Market’s. The intention of the position is to provide quality food and beverage products to Northland students, employees, catering clients and guests at a reasonable price. The position requires knowledge of large-scale food preparation and the ability to supervise, schedule, and coordinate the work of others. The position is frequently required to work along with staff in all positions to meet the production needs of the food service operation and catering. The position plans and organizes the flow of work and assigns employees to work assignments and specific job duties accordingly. Responsibilities of this position include forecasting production, scheduling, purchasing, pricing, production, appropriate use of materials, and sanitation. The position must ensure compliance with all State of Minnesota Health Department regulations. This position performs all supervisory duties with established Federal and State Laws, applicable union contracts, and Minnesota State/Northland polices/procedures.

• Ensure that purchasing and pricing are cost effective with a goal of covering the costs of the food service operation and maintain pricing in line with similar institutions.
• Manage purchase of all food, supplies, and equipment for food service following established college procedures for purchasing.
• Evaluate the cost effectiveness of repair or replacement of equipment and other items required by food service; requisition for the required service or purchase as appropriate. Track sales of key items to analyze popularity and determine production levels needed.
• Create annual budget and monitor performance throughout the year.
• Plans, directs, and oversees the food production, serving, and sanitation activities of the food service department to ensure efficient production and service of a quality product in a timely manner.
• Lead, supervise, and direct department personnel.
• Provide full service catering service.
• Develop new innovative ideas to enhance revenue and to provide the campus community with enhanced services to the campus community.
• Develop marketing efforts for food service including signage, specials, emails, and web promotions.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of two years food service preparation experience in a restaurant or institutional food service setting

• Minimum of one year food service supervisory experience, or lead work, sufficient to supervise food service staff, cashiers, and student employees

• Current State of Minnesota Serve Safe License or the ability to obtain license within first month of employment

• Principles and practices of large scale food service management sufficient to meet food production requirements

• Ability to cost-out recipes and determine accurate prices for products sold

• Ability to be on feet (moving and standing) for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)

• Basic math sufficient to establish pricing, calculate food cost percentages, balance cash and compute totals for deposits, compare sales results, and analyze financial statements

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of accounting procedures necessary to accurately project, record, and track sales of food service and catering operation

• Ability to operate cash register

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Michelle Benitt at michelle.benitt@northlandcollege.edu or 218-683-8634.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Michelle Benitt at michelle.benitt@northlandcollege.edu.

About Minnesota State

Northland is a comprehensive two-year community & technical college with campuses in East Grand Forks and Thief River Falls, MN. We are united as one college to increase educational access, support student success, strengthen partnerships, and advance equity in the communities we serve.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.