Job description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Number:
112754
Title:
Food Service Specialist
Functional Title:
Panera Assistant General Manager
Category Status:
20-Nonexempt,Regular
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
1.000
Unit:
VPSA-DS-SU Food Court
Hiring Range Minimum:
41944
Hiring Range Maximum:
50332.8
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Under general supervision functions as an entry level manager supporting and providing assistance to the Panera General Manager in the overall operations of the Panera Bakery Café to maintain quality bakery-cafe operations while ensuring guest satisfaction. Performs activities pertaining to food preparation and presentation, merchandising, calculation of food and labor costs, scheduling and employee relations. Responsible to assist in coaching and developing the team, creating a differentiated guest experience, growing sales and maximizing profitability. Assists in creating a culture of professionalism, teamwork, hospitality and warmth through owning the unit’s people responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High School Diploma or GED.
Experience:
Five years progressively responsible experience in commercial or institutional food service, two years of which must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
High School Diploma or GED.
Experience:
Five years progressively responsible experience in commercial or institutional food service, two years of which must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles and methods in large scale food preparation and service.
- Thorough knowledge of and skill in the application of procedures and standards of quality and quantity food selection, food preservation, food preparation, meal service, and portion control.
- Thorough knowledge of and skill in the use of food service equipment and materials.
- General knowledge of federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations applicable to food service activities.
- Skill in providing guidance to food service personnel.
- Ability to organize and coordinate the work of food service operations and to control workload to assure quality service; to supervise and instruct food service personnel; to prepare and maintain records and reports; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to work in irritating environments and adverse temperature conditions; to lift, transport and stock food service supplies, materials and equipment.
Other:
- This position requires the ability to work a variable schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays.
- This position requires an incumbent to possess and maintain a Class C driver’s license or equivalent valid in the state of Maryland with less than six (6) points..
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Experience working in a Panera or other high volume national quick casual restaurant
- Demonstrated ability to run great shifts; to drive positive results; to have an understanding of the business, to have outstanding guest service skills; outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Additional Certifications:
Required:
- Must have or obtain within 90 days of hire and maintain, a Prince George’s County Maryland Food Service Manager Certification AND Serv Safe or other approved Food Safety Certification.
- Must have or obtain and maintain a TIPS certification (or other alcoholic beverage service awareness certification approved by the Comptroller of Maryland).
- Must have or obtain within 90 days of hire and maintain a Fire Marshal’s Crowd Management Certification.
Additional Information:
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
This is an essential position and incumbent must report to work when the campus is closed due to weather or other emergency situations. Must be able to work a variable schedule including weekends, nights, evenings, and holidays. Annual leave will not be granted for specific periods including the weeks preceding and right after the start of each semester, Maryland Day, Family Weekend or special events including but not limited to OM. Must have the manual dexterity to operate equipment with or without accommodation and to lift up to 15 pounds regularly. The University of Maryland is a non-smoking campus.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis and up to 75 pounds occasionally and stand, walk and work on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to work in extreme weather, humidity and temperature conditions including regularly working between 40 degrees and 90 degrees for extended periods and, from 15 below zero degrees to 40 degrees and from 90 degrees to 110 degrees for short periods of time.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis and up to 75 pounds occasionally and stand, walk and work on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to work in extreme weather, humidity and temperature conditions including regularly working between 40 degrees and 90 degrees for extended periods and, from 15 below zero degrees to 40 degrees and from 90 degrees to 110 degrees for short periods of time.
Posting Date:
02/23/2023
Closing Date:
03/09/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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