Production Manager, Food Service

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a Dining Service Production Manager to oversee production in the residence hall dining center. The role involves planning menu items for student meals, supervising staff, and ensuring high-quality, safe food preparation aligned with recipes and policies.

You will work with managers and team leaders to evaluate recipes using the menu management system, foster a positive work environment, and deliver healthful meals and strong service for students,

Qualifikationen

• Four years culinary/food service production experience in a high-volume operation.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant field preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe food handling techniques.

Aufgaben

• Assist with the management and supervision of other operational areas of the university residence hall dining center.
• Plan and coordinates the production of menu items for student meal service and special events with hands-on participation in safe, high-quality meal prep.
• Ensure adherence to recipes and production policies for consistency, quality, freshness and appearance.
• Work with the manager, assistants and team leaders to evaluate and standardize recipes using the menu management system.
• Maintain a positive working environment for employees.
• Provide a safe, inviting atmosphere with healthful meal choices and quality service for students, staff, faculty and guests.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Food production

Health and safety

Quality control

Computer skills

Staff training

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Jobbeschreibung

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website

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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

Working Title Production Manager, Food Service

Department

Department Housing: Selleck Dining Service-1148

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260884

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 11/02/2026

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) 11/17/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The Dining Service Production Manager will:

• Assist with the management and supervision of other operational areas of the university residence hall dining center.
• Plan and coordinates the production of menu items for student meal service and special events by providing hands-on participation of safe and high-quality meal preparation.
• Ensure adherence to recipes and food production policies and procedures for overall product consistency, quality, freshness and appearance.
• Work in conjunction with the manager, assistant manager(s) and team leaders on product evaluation and in using the menu management system to develop, improve, evaluate/standardize recipes.
• Maintain a positive working environment for employees.
• 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.

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. Our campus is known for its 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
• Robust retirement plans with university match
• Associate’s or equivalent education/experience in Culinary/food related field
• 4 years culinary/food service production experience in a high-volume commercial or non-commercial dining service operation
• Ability to prepare food according to health and safety requirements
• Knowledge of safe food handling techniques and tools
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques such as sautéing, broiling, frying and grilling, seasoning methods and portion control
• Thorough understanding of the use of food service equipment
• Ability to supervise large quantity food production
• Knowledge of personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, email and internet necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant food/culinary/dietetic/hospitality or business field
• Experience with hands-on production management in high-volume or non-commercial dining service operation with experience training/managing staff to implement/expand culinary skills
• Experience with planning, preparation, and service of special events/catered events beneficial
• Excellent skills in customer relations, team building and communications.
• Knowledge of electronic payroll and computerized food management systems preferred
• Culinary certification

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Physical Required

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

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

Posted Salary $47,000/yr. minimum

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Gina Guernsey
[e-mail]
402-472-5807

Job Category (old)

Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

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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