Food Service Specialist

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for a Food Service Supervisor-level specialist responsible for planning and coordinating components of the food service operation, including food preparation, presentation, merchandising, cost calculations, scheduling and employee relations to ensure quality and sanitary conditions.

Core duties include managing all aspects of events, designing room setups and buffet presentations, and assisting in administrative management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Five years progressively responsible experience in commercial or institutional food service, two years in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• In addition to all duties of a Food Service Supervisor, manages all aspects of assigned events with general off-site supervision.
• Designs and creates room set ups, table designs and buffet presentations.
• Assists in the administrative management functions of the unit. Handles guest inquiries and communicates with all aspect of the event.
• Ensures compliance with HACCP and all department and University policies and procedures
• Handles guest inquiries and communicates with all aspect of the event.

Skills

Food service management

HACCP

Documentation & reporting

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary & Additional Information

Under general supervision, functions as a specialist or entry level manager responsible for providing assistance in the planning and coordination of one or more components of a food service operation. Performs activities pertaining to food preparation and presentation, merchandising, calculation of food and labor costs, scheduling and employee relations. Assists in ensuring quality, cost efficient food preparation and the maintenance of safe and sanitary conditions.

Duties

• In addition to all duties of a Food Service Supervisor, manages all aspects of assigned events with general off-site supervision.
• Designs and creates room set ups, table designs and buffet presentations. Receives general off- site supervision as needed.
• Assists in the administrative management functions of the unit. Handles guest inquiries and communicates with all aspect of the event.
• Ensures compliance with HACCP and all department and University policies and procedures
• Handles guest inquiries and communicates with all aspect of the event.

Certifications

Must be Serv Safe and TIPS certified.

Best Consideration Date

N/A

Posting Close Date

10/23/26

Open Until Filled

N/A

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.

Required Knowledge/Skills/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

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.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Safe Food Handling and Sanitation Certification may be required.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Department

VPSA-DS-Catering

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$48,138.00 - $57,766.00

Benefits Summary

For more information on Staff Contractual C2 benefits, select this link.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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