"Senior Manager Food and Catering Services"

Senior Manager Food and Catering Services

Company: Portland Community College

Job Location: Portland, 97280-0990

Category: Food Services

Type: Full-Time

Join our Team at Portland Community College

Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. PCC has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community. While serving this community, PCC offers employment to individuals residing in the states of Oregon and Washington.

Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward. We also strive to ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs@pcc.edu.

Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.

What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For

Apply Immediately; This position will close once sufficient qualified applications have been received.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Auxiliary Services, the Senior Manager of Food and Catering Services manages the day-to-day operations of District-wide food and catering services. Leads the development, implementation, and administration of operational policies, procedures and processes in Food and Catering Services. Responds to inquiries from College departments, the community, and/or external agencies and supervises administrative services professionals, paraprofessionals, technical/support staff, and/or student workers.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Senior Manager Food and Catering Service has a focused role in ensuring compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations. Designs and enforces safe food handling procedures, as well as compliance with food-specific laws and dietary considerations across the District. The Senior Manager of Food and Catering Services oversees multiple food and catering operations including direct supervision of management personnel, at each location. They are responsible for all procurement, installation, and maintenance of food service and vending-specific equipment. This role has direct oversight for all policies and procedures related to special event management in food services and catering. Responsible for integrating strategies that have the potential to significantly impact a broad student and staff population as well as the community at large. The incumbent applies specialized technical knowledge to resolve complex problems involving stakeholders with diverging perspectives and advocacies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality, Business Administration or a related field required (experience performing the duties listed on the Classification description may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis).
• Five years' progressively responsible food and catering services experience, including three years of management-level supervision of employees (including hiring, assessment, discipline, etc).
• Must have a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Oregon and possess an acceptable driving record.
• Must have an Oregon Food Handlers card.
• First Aid certification/card required (can be obtained within 30 days of employment).

Success Criteria:

(throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on your demonstration of the following criteria):

• Substantial demonstrated experience managing and evaluating Catering or Conference Services, and assessing food handling, food production, and food safety in educational, healthcare, or hospitality food service operation.
• Substantial experience in food safety training including ServSafe Manager certification (or similar training) and knowledge of Oregon food health and safety regulations including OSHA requirements specific to food handling. Additional knowledge of county regulations in the counties that PCC operates in.
• Experience procuring vending, food, and food service equipment including developing and soliciting bids and contracts with vendors.
• Experience in managing and building or rebuilding a Conference and Events department within a Hotel or Educational setting.
• Experience managing large operational budgets.
• Extensive experience in cash handling and revenue generation.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse academic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students.

Job Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of researching, developing, presenting, and promoting projects.
• Experience Managing Union represented employees.
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of planning processes and make recommendations for improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate, organize, delegate, & work under pressure.
• Demonstrated Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required.
• Extensive experience in engaging with multiple stakeholders across all employee levels.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements.

Work is generally performed in a commercial kitchen environment, with frequent interruptions and irregularities in the work schedule. Work hours may vary and frequent evening and weekend hours are required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time (sitting or standing); communicate with employees, partners, and stakeholders; and operate a computer to develop work products, communicate, and carry out responsibilities. Additionally, this role will constantly walk, lift, stand, talk or hear for long periods of time. Employees are required to travel to other campuses to attend meetings, access items, and utilize equipment, and, rarely, move or transport items up to 50 pounds. Ability to provide own transportation to and from campuses and/or offsite functions may be required.

Why You'll Love Working Here

The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you'll enjoy:

• A collaborative and inspiring campus community
• Opportunities for learning and professional development

Position Grade Management J

Employment Type Full time

Total Rewards Package / What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs
• Oregon PERS contribution - PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP
• Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement
• PCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
• Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
• Conference and events rental space - Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal events
• Generous Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) reference Management and Confidential Employee Handbook
  • 14.67 hours of vacation leave per month
  • 1 day of sick leave per month
  • 12 paid holidays
  • PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)
  • 24 hours of personal leave per year

More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email PCCBenefits@pcc.edu if you have any questions.

How We Determine Initial Salary Placement

Minimum $77,862 to range midpoint of $95,377. Placement will generally not exceed the mid-point, based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Contact PCC at pccjobs@pcc.edu if you have questions