Food Services Assistant Manager

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health's Santa Monica Hospital is seeking an Assistant Food Services Manager to join the Department of Nutrition. You will assist with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Dining Commons.

Primary duties include hiring and training staff, supervising, scheduling, responding to customer feedback, tracking waste, and ensuring compliance with standards. This is a limited appointment that may convert to career.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of food service experience.
• Valid ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification (ANSI accredited).
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly and effectively.
• Knowledge of restaurant operations: food planning, purchasing, sanitation, and recordkeeping.
• Familiarity with JCAHO, HACCP, hospital policies and standards.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and lead staff.
• Strong computer skills to operate food management systems.
• Ability to set priorities and organize workflow to meet deadlines.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the hiring process and training of new staff.
• Supervising staff and managing day-to-day operations.
• Tracking employee schedules and performance.
• Investigating and responding to customer feedback and suggestions.
• Tracking food waste and monitoring portion control.
• Ensuring guests have a positive experience.
• Ensuring compliance with standards, policies, laws, and ordinances.
• Other supervisory duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

English proficiency

Food service experience

Food safety knowledge

Leadership

Computer literacy

Communication

Education

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification (ANSI Accredited)

Job description

Description

UCLA Health's Santa Monica Hospital is seeking to hire an Assistant Food Services Manager to join the Department of Nutrition. You will assist with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Dining Commons. Primary duties include:

• Participating in the hiring process and training of new staff
• Supervising staff
• Tracking of employees schedule and performance
• Investigating and responding to customer feedback and suggestions
• Tracking food waste and monitoring portion control
• Ensure guests are having a positive experience
• Ensure compliance with operational standards, policies, laws, and ordinance
• Other supervisory duties assigned

Please note, this is a limited appointment that may convert to career

Qualifications

• Valid ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification (Accredited by ANSI)
• Minimum 1 year of food service experience
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English clearly and effectively
• Proficient in following dimensions of restaurant functions (food planning/preparation, purchasing, sanitation, recordkeeping, preparation of reports, etc.)
• Knowledge of policies outlined by JCAHO, HACCP, University, and Hospital standards
• Skill and ability to supervise culturally diverse personnel
• Ability to lead, supervise, and mentor staff
• Strong computer skills to operate food management systems
• Skill in setting priorities and organizing workflow to maximize efficiency and meet deadlines
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization
• Ability stand, bend, walk, reach for prolonged periods of time in hot or cold areas
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 50+ pounds
• Ability to work around or use strong cleaning solutions