Dining Services Assistant
University of Pittsburgh
About the role
Dining Services Assistant
Panther Central - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26004586)
The Office of Business, Hospitality and Auxiliary Services (BHAS) leads the University's foundational business services and is one of the many units under Finance and Operations. BHAS performs critical services to ensure our students, staff, faculty, and visitors have an exceptional experience on campus, including:
- All residence halls and University-owned leased apartments
- 36 dining concepts across campus
- Hospitality services, including camps and conferences, the University Club, and Heinz Memorial Chapel
- University Logistics, including student and campus mail, surplus property, campus printing, and moving services
- Campus Mobility, including parking lots and garages, campus shuttles, and commuting opportunities
- Panther Central – the University’s one-stop shop for all campus needs including ID cards
- Campus retail operations, including three on-campus stores - The University Store on Fifth, Maggie & Stella's Cards & Gifts, and The Pitt Shop
We welcome you to BHAS, and invite you to explore our services, get to know our leadership team, and learn about our mission, vision, and values. For more information about BHAS, please visit our website at BHAS.pitt.edu or follow us on LinkedIn.
Job Summary
Assists in the oversight of all dining service operations and special projects. Complies with all policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Monitors customer service and coordinates special projects. Researches and analyzes data to create and improve dining services and sustainability.
Essential Functions
- Assists in the oversight of all operations of dining services
- Coordinator of special projects, both on and off campus, including Pitt Public Markets
- Provides support to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines, and customer service expectations are met, including following current applicable federal, state, and local standards.
- Maintains and implements current knowledge of Health Department regulations.
- Assists with research to identify opportunities for new dining concept offerings.
- Maintains quality control by routine dining service area and safety inspections. Helps coordinate corrective and preventative maintenance in dining services areas.
- Monitors customer service from contracted dining service providers.
- Builds and develops positive relationships with student organizations, clients, and community organizations.
- Researches, develops, and further implements sustainable practices.
- Interprets and follows department and University policies and procedures. Assists with developing work procedures and guidelines.
Physical Effort
sitting, standing, walking, lifting (up to 35 pounds), carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Dining Services Coordinator
Job Family
Campus Operations
Job Sub-Family
Dining Services
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
High School Diploma/GED
Minimum Years of Experience Required
2
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule
Typical hours will be 9am-5:30pm, but flex hours (evenings/weekends) will be required based on business needs.
Work Arrangement
On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range
$23.00 -$25.62 based on qualifications
Relocation Offered
No
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents
Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Not Applicable
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