FOOD Service Manager - BOH - Wayne State College - Wayne, NE

MGR, BACK OF HOUSE- WAYNE STATE COLLEGE- WAYNE, NE

Reports To: Director Dining Services

Salary: $50,500-55,000

Fresh Ideas Management is a dynamic food service management company that believes good food is a powerful thing. Food brings people together and food creates memories.

Fresh Ideas encourages creativity by creating fun working environments for our teams. Our diverse teams enjoy a workplace where creativity, openness, and innovation flow free and new ideas are encouraged. Our team members are excited about creating delicious, unique, and engaging dining experiences for our guests.

Fresh Ideas offers a full benefits package, flexible schedules that respect one of our core values, work-life balance, and ongoing training and development opportunities. This, along with our rapid growth, means accelerated promotion opportunities for every motivated Fresh Ideas team member!

Job Summary

Working as the BOH MANAGER, you will be responsible for overseeing culinary operations at WAYNE STATE COLLEGE. In this exciting culinary leadership role with FRESH IDEAS (a Compass Group company), you will create and design menus and direct the kitchen staff in the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. You are responsible for all activities in the back of the unit for the CAMPUS DINING account. You will provide leadership and direction to utility and culinary team including hiring, training, developing, coaching, and counseling.

Wayne State College plays a significant role in the community, and there are often events and activities such as concerts, lectures, and sports events. Throughout the year, the city hosts various community events like fairs, festivals, and parades, providing opportunities for residents to come together and enjoy local traditions. Wayne, Nebraska, offers a quieter pace of life compared to larger cities, which can contribute to a better work-life balance for employees. The cost of living is generally lower, and there are opportunities for outdoor recreation and family-friendly activities. Wayne, Nebraska, offers a delightful mix of dining options that cater to various tastes, from hearty comfort food to international flavors. The Wayne Farmers Market is a vibrant community gathering offering a delightful array of locally grown produce, handmade goods, and artisanal products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adheres to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe, and sanitary food production, purchasing, receiving, food storage, and facility maintenance
• Provides leadership and direction to utility and culinary team including hiring, training, developing, coaching, and counseling
• Oversees inventory, ordering/purchasing, food cost controls, training, sanitation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Culinary Arts is preferred or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of three years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
• High volume purchasing, food storage, inventory control, and sanitation experience
• Self-starter and ability to multitask
• Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles
• Ability to lift, bend, carry up to 40 lbs., manage proper storage of food items as necessary
• Strong supervisory, leadership, hands-on management, and coaching skills
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, email, and the Internet
• Strong financial, budgetary, and food cost control practices
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Fresh Ideas are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Fresh Ideas maintains a drug-free workplace.