Assistant Manager Dining

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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.

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. 

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: Professional and Scientific

Type of Position: Regular
Service Schedule: 10 Month; The service schedule for this position includes 182 scheduled workdays 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 July 5, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

Compensation:
$36,000 to Commensurate
Pay Grade: 118
Pay Basis: Salary

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