Assistant Food Service Manager

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Employee and dependent scholarship"s

Retirement plans with university match

Work–life balance

Job summary

University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking an Assistant Food Service Manager to oversee the university residence hall dining center operations in Lincoln, NE. You will supervise staff, participate in menu planning, and manage production, costs, and service quality to support students, faculty, and guests.

The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, budget adherence, and staff development, with a focus on high-volume dining and a commitment to a welcoming campus community.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service management for high-volume operations.
• Ability to supervise large quantity food production.
• Knowledge of cost controls, inventory controls, and food safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and inviting atmosphere with healthful meal choices and quality service to students, staff, faculty and guests.
• Participate in menu planning, forecasting, and purchasing for meals and events.
• Develop and communicate daily food production plans with dining center staff.
• Assist with daily food production including preparation, serving, and cleanup as needed.
• Plan special dining service events, including menu planning, staffing, and logistics.

Skills

Food service management

Cost controls

Inventory controls

Food safety

Education

Associate's or equivalent education/experience in food-related management

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Email

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website

Position Information

Position Information

EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See Notice of Nondiscrimination

Working Title

Department

Department Housing: Knoll Res Cnt-Willa Cather Dining-6777

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260792

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 09/30/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 10/14/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The Assistant Food Service Manager assists with the management and supervision of the overall operation of a university residence hall dining center.

In this role, you will:

• Provide a safe and inviting atmosphere, healthful meal choices, and quality service in an environment that promotes community, growth, and education of our students, staff, faculty and guests.
• Participate in menu planning, volume forecasting, and food and supplies purchasing for all meals and other food-related activities for students, staff, faculty guests and conference attendees.
• Work with team leaders and management staff on development of menus.
• Develop and communicate daily food production plans and responsibilities with the dining center team leaders and staff.
• Assist with daily food production in all areas (preparation, serving, and cleanup as needed).
• Plan special dining service events (within and outside the dining center). Includes menu planning, food production, staffing, decorations, set‑up, deliveries as needed, billings for events, and clean up.
• Assist with the preparation of the dining center work schedules for regular and temporary staff.
• Assist with the interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training and evaluations for student staff.
• Control food and labor costs within budgeted and/or pre-established objectives. Evaluates and makes recommendations to stay within budget.

About Us:

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Retirement plans with university match
• A workplace culture that values your time outside of work
• Associate’s or equivalent education/experience in food-related, business, or hotel/restaurant management field.
• Food service management experience in a high-volume commercial or non-commercial dining service operation.
• Knowledge of cost controls, inventory controls and food safety/sanitation programs necessary.
• Must have ability to supervise large quantity food production. Knowledge of personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, e‑mail and internet necessary.
• Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain by passing the Safety and Sanitation test required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or equivalent education/experience in food-related, business, or hotel/restaurant management field.
• Food service management experience in a high-volume commercial or non-commercial dining service operation.
• Knowledge of cost controls, inventory controls and food safety/sanitation programs necessary.
• Must have ability to supervise large quantity food production. Knowledge of personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, e‑mail and internet necessary.
• Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain by passing the Safety and Sanitation test required.

Pre‑Placement Driving Record Review Required

No

Physical Required

Yes

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre‑employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre‑employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required

Yes

Posted Salary $54,000/yr. minimum

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Barb McCain
4024720159
[e-mail]

Job Category (old)

Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

No

If Temporary, indicate end date

Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date

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