What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Production Manager position at Montana State University?
Culinary Services Division (CSD), a division of Auxiliary Services, provides meals and specialty beverages for over 18,000 customers daily and is an integral part of campus life and the overall college experience. CSD proudly provides Montana State University students with not only a repertoire of various cuisines, cooking styles, and flavors, but a comfortable atmosphere to meet friends, study, and simply relax. The division is comprised of 2 residential dining halls, a commissary kitchen, several retail operations including 4 coffee shops, Chick-fil-A, the Union Market and Bobcat Grill, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse and Bobcat Stadium Concessions, Fork in the Road food truck, MSU Catering, Indulge In-House Bakery, and the Farm to Campus Program.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Production Manager is responsible to manage the production and staff for their assigned concept(s). Duties include:
- Provides active supervision of culinary production and staff of full time and temporary staff (hiring, training, addressing disciplinary issues, evaluating etc)
- Performs a variety of administrative tasks for inventory and ordering.
- Performs daily quality inspections of production; ensures proper equipment operation/maintenance; and ensures staff are compliant with safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Ensures compliance with FDA codes and as directed by MSU’s Registered Sanitarian for sanitation guidelines and food handling and storage.
- Participates in execution of culinary production for Bobcat Football and other special events throughout the year.
- Actively contributes to the team by performing other duties as needed in support of the department’s mission.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Progressively responsible experience in high volume food production and/or multi-unit kitchen, portion control, and quality control or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Progressively responsible experience supervising and training staff.
- Proficient experience using computers and various software packages.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Advanced degree or certificate in the hospitality, culinary arts or related field(s)
- Experience working with a food service management system.
- Experience in menu and recipe development.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with CS staff in a team-oriented environment
- Navigate within the parameters of strict, published and/or established operating guidelines as it relates to procurement, contracting and food safety
- Exhibit creativity in the culinary arts and exercise critically good judgment concerning taste, palatability and aesthetics of food quality
- Strong commitment to customer service
- Exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate employees to perform at and sustain a high level of quality
- Highly motivated and work with minimal supervision
- Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment
- Maintain and manage policy and procedure
- Quickly adapt to changing priorities
- Network and maintain strong working relationships
- Demonstrate experience in facilitating change, managing conflict, and problem solving
- Exhibit effective speaking and presentation skills in front of groups of varying size
- Be knowledgeable about State and Federal health and food safety guidelines
- Represent the department and the University to others in a professional and courteous manner
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. Please do not send a copy of your driver’s license at this time. (If the successful candidate possesses a valid out of state driver’s license, candidate must obtain a valid Montana driver’s license within 60 days.)
- May work days, weekends, long hours, consecutive days during busy periods, and occasional holidays as the school and event schedule demands.
- Occasional travel for work.
- Occasional work outside and in inclement weather assisting with special events.
- Possess an 8 hour management sanitation certification or have the ability to become certified.
- Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and directions to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and communicate effectively with customers (staff, visitors, students) by listening and speaking clearly to them.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Normal service areas, kitchen, cooler, freezer, dock environments
- Stationary and/or moving about for long periods of time
- Frequently moving, transporting, and placing containers/product weighing up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100lbs
- Occasionally moving product up and down stairs
- Bending, kneeling, stretching and general moving about while stocking products
- Gripping handles on small kitchen utensils and other equipment
- Performing repetitive motions related to job duties
- Regular exposure to cleaning chemicals
- Work for long periods of time at a computer.
This position has supervisory duties?
Yes
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Upon completion of successful search
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on February 17, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
Please address the qualifications in your cover letter and resume.
Questions? Contact: Search Support at auxjobs@montana.edu or 406-994-6468.
Questions? Contact: Search Support at auxjobs@montana.edu or 406-994-6468.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
