Assistant Food Production Manager - Food Science and Human Nutrition

Assistant Food Production Manager – Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

This position is full‑time (12‑month) Food Production Manager under the direction of the Instructor and Assistant Director of Bevier Café. The role is responsible for the production and service of food for all related Food Science and Human Nutrition courses.

• Assist in supervising the preparation and service of food in Bevier Café and Spice Box (50%)
• Check and order foodstuff and supplies for lab operations (20%)
• Assist with planning menus and events (10%)
• Plan and supervise the general sanitation of the kitchen and dining rooms (10%)
• Schedule, train, and supervise personnel (5%)
• Keep records of invoices, food costs, and inventories (5%)

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Any one or combination totaling four (4) years (48 months) from the categories below:

Preferred:

• Experience with recipe management/menu engineering software.

• Ability to supervise.
• Administrative ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher, for use in ordering, inventory, communication with the management team, guests, and students.
• Comfortable with technology and learning new programs that are useful for running hospitality operations.
• Ability to maintain patience while training students.
• Ability to professionally resolve interpersonal conflict, guest complaints, needs, and concerns.

Position involves reaching, twisting, pulling, and long periods of remaining in a stationary position. Position involves rearranging and handling kitchen equipment and supplies, which may be heavy.

The position involves working in temperatures from
-10°F to 95°F. Some risk is involved when working with commercial restaurant equipment, including slicers, steam‑jacketed tilt kettles, ovens, fryers, wet floors, and chemicals.

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 2392 – Assistant Food Production Manager position, appointed on a 12‑month basis. Expected start date is as soon as possible. Budgeted salary range is $45,000–$55,000.

During the summer and fall semesters, the daily hours are 7:30 AM–3:30 PM. During the spring semester, the hours are 7:30 AM–3:30 PM except when Spice Box meals occur. During this period, hours are 11 AM–7 PM and depend on the student meal schedule.

This is an on‑campus position and is not eligible for full remote work. The position is not eligible for any sponsorship for work authorization.

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on February 25, 2026. Apply using the “Apply Now” button at the top or bottom of the posting. Non‑submission through (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). will not be considered.

Requested transcripts or other documentation of credentials must be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information, contact laa or call .

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008).

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