Manager – Union Market

Job ID: 2957963

Location: Fargo

Department: Dining

Position Information

Join NDSU Dining and help feed the herd! Located in the heart of NDSU’s campus, enjoy state-of-the art facilities and a fun, lively environment. Our team members help create the culinary experience by preparing and serving food for NDSU students, faculty, staff and guests. In addition, the Union Market Manager will lead in the recruitment, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluation for all Union staff. In this position, you are guaranteed 10 paid holidays, plus paid vacation and sick time. NDSU provides unbeatable benefits, including fully funded family health insurance, tuition discounts for yourself and family, and retirement contribution up to 12.26%.

Please provide details within application or resume of how each of the minimum and/or preferred qualifications have been met.

Description & Details:

• Leads Memorial Union staff in recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating staff
• Manages the Union and Retail operations to ensure that the needs of all NDSU students and dining staff are met
• Execute all necessary tasks to assure a high degree of cleanliness, quality, and sanitation in food service areas
• Maintains all equipment used at workstations in an acceptable and sanitary condition
• Role model teamwork and excellent customer service
• Enforce departmental and University policies and procedures

Work Schedule: 8:00am – 5:00pm | Hours will vary based on events, peak times, and academic breaks

Advertised Salary: $54,000+/year

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree/certificate in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Dietetics, Food Service Management, Business, or related field, OR equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years experience in a food service operation
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in a food service operation

• Experience as a trainer with the ability to develop/implement dining and hospitality training programs

• Working knowledge of food safety principles, food allergens, special dietary needs

  
  

• Experience in food purchasing, controlling/maintaining food costs, executing inventories correctly

• Experience with scheduling/controlling labor

  
  

• Keen knowledge of trends, flavors, pricing and presentation

• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business levels

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• College or University experience preferred
• Experience with Menu Management Software preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products preferred
• Food Safety Certification preferred

NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan

  
  

  • Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account

  • Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire

    
    

  • Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation

  
  

• Superb Retirement Plan

  
  
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    Employer Contributions range from 7.5% – 12.26% based on position

  
  

• Basic Term Life Insurance

  
  

• Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)

• Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)

  
  

• Paid Leave – including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

  
  

• Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans

• More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU

  
  

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, [email protected].

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or [email protected].