Assistant Manager Dining

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Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
JR962

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** Full Consideration Date:
** 01/23/2026
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* Job Description:

** The University of Northern Iowa Dining team is known for serving the best college food in Iowa, creating a welcoming and well-maintained environment that enhances student life. From preparing meals to supporting daily operations, this dedicated group plays a vital role in campus culture—fostering connection, comfort, and community through every plate served.
** Primary Function**:
With a focus on student satisfaction and engagement, quality execution and service, this position will work closely with their team to coordinate and supervise the general operations of a university dining center ensuring consistency across venues and creating great customer service. They will solicit and respond to customers; utilize Food Pro and other systems to ensure compliance with departmental procedures and cost management;

assist with staff and student employment process; and assist in recommendation of new and/or revised departmental operational policies, procedures and standards.
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* Required Qualifications:

** Bachelor’s degree plus at least one year of experience in institutional food service operations, retail food service, catering, or related field. A culinary degree plus four years of related experience may be substituted. Student experience will be considered. Regular work outside of normal work hours and weekend work will be necessary.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

** Bachelor's degree in institutional, hotel or restaurant management, dietetics, business management or related field; strong customer service skills; ability to multitask; and excellent team management skills.
** Position Details:
** Job Category:

Type of Position:
Service

Schedule:

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The service schedule for this position includes 182 scheduled work days per fiscal year. Scheduled days generally follow the periods when classes are in session, with summer break off. A typical work week is Sunday-Thursday, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm.
** Application Instructions:
** All application materials received by January 23, 2026, will be given full consideration.

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** Compensation:**  $36,000 to Commensurate  Pay Grade:
Pay Basis:
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