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Food Service Administrator I
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Position Number: 2796941
Location: DeKalb, IL
Position Type: Food Services

Food Service Administrator I

Primary Function:
9-month position; actual start and end dates may vary based on academic calendar

This position reports to the Catering Manager and is responsible for supervising catering staff at various functions and events.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Is responsible for all catering setups and service for various functions and events. Supervise Student employees in set up and service for various functions and events. Review set-up and presentation of food before service begins; conduct pre-service briefing of all staff involved. Assist with set up and clean up after catered events, as needed.

Minimum Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Two (2) years of responsible experience in catering. One year of university training in dietetics, hotel management, institutional management or related fields may be substituted for one year of experience.

(Illinois Food Service Sanitation Certifications: Certification required within first 6 months of employment; Bassett (alcohol training course) Certification is required within the first 6 months of employment)

Education and Experience Preferred:

Catering experience on a college campus.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Organizational and time management skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to be flexible and meet deadlines.
Illinois Food Service Sanitation Certification. Certification required within first 6 months of employment
Bassett certification (alcohol training course). Certification is required within the first 6 months of employment.
Valid State of Illinois Drivers License

Working Hours: M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as required
Hiring Rate/Range:
Posting Date: 01/21/2022
Closing Date: 2/2/2022
Priority Review Date:
Open Until Filled:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position, however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience.
If you have education and/or training in excess of what is required, we encourage you to upload your unofficial transcripts.
After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this particular position.
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ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE SCHEDULED TO COME TO THE NIU DEKALB CAMPUS TO TAKE A STATE UNIVERSITIES CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION. At the time of testing, you will be required to present a photo ID. NOTE: If you have previously tested for this classification and wish to rewrite the exam to improve your score and register position, please contact CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu and include Food Service Administrator I 3911 in the subject line by the posting deadline.
Required documentation noted in the posting such as drivers license, licensures, or certifications MUST be presented at the time of examination.
If eligible for Veterans Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application in order to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.
After testing of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.
Click on Food Service Administrator I for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.
Please click Human Resource Services - Benefits for detailed information about Northern Illinois Universitys benefits package.
Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

To apply, visit https://employment.niu.edu/postings/61379

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560