Job Details - Quantity Foods Manager - Food Science and
Human Nutrition (A1200148)
Title:
Quantity
Foods Manager - Food Science and Human Nutrition (A1200148) – Urbana,
IL
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Linda Smith
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March 16, 2012
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March 30, 2012
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Description:
Quantity
Foods Manager
Department
of Food Science & Human Nutrition
College
of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Science
University
of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The Position: The
Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition seeks a dynamic
experienced food service professional for the Quantity Foods Manager
position in the Hospitality Management program. This is a 100% 9-month
non-tenured academic professional position. This position also
carries a zero percent Teaching Associate title. The Hospitality
Management program includes the Bevier Café and Spice Box student-operated
restaurants on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Campus.
Job Description: The
Quantity Foods Manager is responsible for: teaching laboratory sections
of FSHN 340-Food Production and Service for both hospitality management
and dietetics majors in both the fall and spring semesters, with the
possibility of summer sections; managing the day-to-day operations of
the Bevier Café and associated enterprises, including hands-on food
preparations; the development and execution of a business plan for the
successful operations and financial self-sustainment of the Bevier
Café, Bevier Café coffee shop and catering operations; and as needed
assist with FSHN 443-Management of Fine Dining and the Spice Box fine
dining restaurant.
Additionally, the position will
work with Food Science & Human Nutrition faculty in related
research projects.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate must
possess a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, dietetics,
nutrition, or related field. The candidate must have established
skills in the food service and hospitality industries with a minimum of
3-5 years’ of experience along with the demonstrated ability to: create
exciting menus for our customers; provide hands on food preparation;
and translate food preparation procedures to the students in the
laboratory sessions. The candidate must have an in-depth knowledge of
culinary terms and food production techniques that can be successfully
taught to the students. The candidate must possess
analytical and organizational skills; excellent oral and written
communication skills; and the ability to work independently as well as
in a team environment. A valid Illinois Food Service Sanitation
Certification is required prior to employment.
Preferred qualifications in
addition to the above include but are not limited to: a 2-year
culinary degree or extensive culinary experience; demonstrated
knowledge in the operation of a menu management system that supports
all phases of food production; proficiency with windows-based PCs; and
strong leadership, management, and education skills.
Salary Statement: The
salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Proposed StartingDate: Candidate
start date would be as soon as possible after the closing date.
Application Procedures: To ensure full
consideration, applications must be received by March 30,
2012. Electronic submission of applications is required (Word, RTF
or PDF format). Please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu
and upload your cover letter, resume, and the names, email addresses
and phone numbers of three references. All requested information
must be submitted for your application to be considered.
Unit Contact
Information: For further information regarding application
procedures, you may contact Linda A. Smith at lasmith@illinois.edu
The University of Illinois is an
Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration,
faculty and staff embrace diversity and are committed to attracting
qualified candidates who also value diversity and inclusivity. www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu
