"Alerted.org

Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26132

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Search Support at [email protected] or 406-994-6468

Classification Title Culinary Svcs Mgr I - BZ

Working Title Warehouse Operations Manager

Brief Position Overview

Culinary Services is looking for motivated team members who are excited to actively participate in the ever changing world of the high-paced food industry.

Position Number 4N3539

Department Rendezvous Dining Pavilion

Division Auxiliary Services

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Eligible

Salary $34.00 per hour

Contract Type Classified Hourly

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

Culinary Services (http://www.montana.edu/ufs/) (CS), a division of Auxiliary Services, provides meals for over 12,000 customers a day becoming an integral part of campus life and the overall college experience. CS proudly provides Montana State University students with not only a repertoire of various cuisines, cooking styles, and flavors, but a comfortable atmosphere to meet friends, study, and simply relax. The division is comprised of 2 residential dining halls, 9 retail operations, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse and Bobcat Stadium Concessions, Fork in the Road food truck, MSU Catering, Indulge In-House Bakery & Salads, and the Farm to Campus Program.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Warehouse Manger is a member of the dining hall management team charged with maintaining a daily warehouse inventory of $100K-$150K. Assigned to one of the two dining hall warehouses, the Warehouse Manager actively works to oversee the day to day activities inclusive of supervising staff; ordering, receiving, and delivery of goods; maintaining the proper inventory of food stuffs, dry goods and custodial supplies; and working on the production floor as needed during busy times or absences.

+ Ensures the warehouse is operating smoothly, efficiently and on-time.

+ Directs warehouse staff in receiving and stocking daily deliveries of large quantities of food, food service related items, and custodial supplies

+ Directs staff in storing and rotating food products according to expiration dates and sanitation rules.

+ Maintains facilities and equipment while communicating repair needs to upper management.

+ Inspects product and works with vendors on any incomplete orders, damage claims, or rejected items.

+ Determines logical storage locations for food and non-food items.

+ Ensures compliance with FDA codes and as directed by MSU’s Registered Sanitarian for sanitation guidelines and food handling and storage.

+ Collaborates with the warehouse manager team to ensure deliveries on or off campus are accurate and on-time.

+ Supervises 1-2 full-time staff and 4-6 part-time student staff (hiring, training, addressing disciplinary issues, evaluating etc)

+ Responsible to maintain the warehouse inventory inclusive of: ordering/receiving; regular inventory counts; communication and troubleshooting with vendors on any issues; partnering with the chef team to determine weekly supply orders; and performing a variety of related administrative tasks utilizing the food systems management software and other applications.

+ Works in other areas of the food service as needed.

+ Actively contributes to the team by performing other duties as needed in support of the department’s mission.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Progressively responsible warehouse management experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

+ Experience working in a large inventory system.

+ Progressively responsible experience supervising and training staff.

+ Proficient experience using computers and various software packages.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Advanced degree or certificate in the hospitality, culinary arts or related field(s)

+ Experience with computerized inventory and/or ordering systems.

+ Food service experience inclusive of working knowledge of safe food handling procedures and sanitation guidelines.

The Successful Candidate Will

+ Work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with CS staff in a team-oriented environment

+ Navigate within the parameters of strict, published and/or established operating guidelines as it relates to procurement, contracting and food safety

+ Exhibit creativity in the culinary arts and exercise critically good judgment concerning taste, palatability and aesthetics of food quality

+ Strong commitment to customer service

+ Exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate employees to perform at and sustain a high level of quality

+ Highly motivated and work with minimal supervision

+ Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment

+ Maintain and manage policy and procedure

+ Quickly adapt to changing priorities

+ Network and maintain strong working relationships

+ Demonstrate experience in facilitating change, managing conflict, and problem solving

+ Exhibit effective speaking and presentation skills in front of groups of varying size

+ Be knowledgeable about State and Federal health and food safety guidelines

+ Represent the department and the University to others in a professional and courteous manner

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

+ Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. Please do not send a copy of your driver’s license at this time. (If the successful candidate possesses a valid out of state driver’s license, candidate must obtain a valid Montana driver’s license within 60 days.)

+ Will work evenings, weekends, long hours, consecutive days during busy periods, and occasional holidays as the school and event schedule demands.

+ Occasional travel for work.

+ May occasionally work outside and in inclement weather assisting with special events.

+ Possess an 8 hour management sanitation certification or have the ability to become certified.

+ Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and directions to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and communicate effectively with customers (staff, visitors, students) by listening and speaking clearly to them.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

+ Normal service areas, kitchen, cooler, freezer, dock environments

+ Stationary and/or moving about for long periods of time

+ Frequently moving, transporting, and placing containers/product weighing up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100lbs

+ Occasionally moving product up and down stairs

+ Using handles while operating hand trucks and hydraulic jacks

+ Operating vehicles in a safe manner and in all types of weather conditions.

+ Bending, kneeling, stretching and general moving about while stocking products

+ Gripping handles on small kitchen utensils and other equipment

+ Performing repetitive motions related to job duties

+ Regular exposure to cleaning chemicals

+ Work for long periods of time at a computer

This position has supervisory duties? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date Upon completion of successful search

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on October 7, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

Please address the qualifications in your application materials.

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.