Nutrition Systems Manager

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Position Title & Department:

Posting #

5077

Department Description:

The Division of Student Affairs is committed to grounding our policies, programs, and procedures in antiracist practice. With this commitment, we recognize the importance of educating ourselves and holding one another accountable to ensure our work is approached through an equity, inclusion, and social justice lens. We recognize our need for ongoing development in this area, and continue to strive to improve. We expect all members of the Division of Student Affairs are willing to engage in this work alongside us to uphold our Catholic mission in creating a welcoming environment where the dignity of all students, staff, administrators, and faculty at USD is embraced.

Detailed Description:

The Nutritionist / Systems Manager will assist in creating an exceptional customer experience with extraordinary food in all Dining areas by managing the CBORD Menu Management software system, nutrition services. These systems manage and support item maintenance, purchasing, inventory, nutritional links, labeling and web site menus. This position is responsible for the oversight of the integrity of the database for purchasing, inventory, ingredients/recipes and customer service by providing online information in menus, ingredients, allergen and nutritional information. This position oversees the MICROS POS system and supports meal plan recommendations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as liaison for CBORD menu management system, IT support and database upgrades/interfaces.
• Work collaboratively with staff and units for updates for service menus and transfers to ensure accuracy in inventories.
• Work collaboratively with culinary experts to support student and community member needs.
• Oversee the development and needed updates of NetNutrition and required data entry.
• Meets weekly with chefs for upcoming changes on ingredient changes/database changes.
• Oversee the maintenance of service menus cycle and web pages.
• Generate and distribute reports as requested to executive leadership.
• Communicate directions in a clear and instructive manner.
• Maintain positive communication with internal and external customers.

System Management:

• Manage, develop, maintain, analyze and input data entry on an ongoing basis: develops/executed changes to support data driven analysis.
• Ensure that all data files are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.
• Establish and maintain guidelines and procedures for menu deadlines, recipe change requests, etc.
• Develop recommendations, methods, and procedures for improving efficiency with the CBORD system.
• Assist in developing interfaces between CBORD and other systems as required.
• Manage day to day systems operations and perform troubleshooting as needed.
• Review and maintain accurate database, including global recipes, unit service menus, nutritional information, labeling and exports for web pages.
• Collaborate with supervisors on training staff on MICROS point of sale system.
• Create, implement, evaluate and oversee procedures for inventory control.
• Work with management staff and support staff to ensure effective and cost efficient service to customers.
• Provide suggestions on how to utilize systems more effectively and efficiently through interfaces through research/monitor CBORD release notes and monitor updates.
• Oversee or perform data coding of attributes of ingredients of local purchases and sustainable product lines.

Training:

• Train dining services managers and staff to use CBORD.
• Cross train staff to support dining access, procurement, web information, automate sequences and food management system.
• Establish objectives and specify strategies and actions to achieve objectives.
• Attend CBORD conference yearly or other regional/national meetings to enhance professional development.
• Develop, coordinate, and provide training on how to sustain service menus, purchase goods, record transfers, inventory processes.
• Train support staff on how to extract information from the database.
• Assist with departmental specific orientation training for all new staff members.
• Review manpower needs and evaluate labor costs; propose new staff position as needed.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Food Handlers Certificate.
• ServSafe certificate.

Background Check:

Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement:

Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in business, food management or related field or equivalent where 1 year of experience is equivalent to 2 years of schooling required.
• 2 years experience in managing menu management software required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience with CBORD Foodservice Suite and card systems preferred.

Performance Expectations - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of institutional food service menus.
• Working knowledge of food preparation, handling and service on a large scale food production basis.
• Advanced knowledge of food values, quantities and nutrition.
• Thorough knowledge of food trends and innovations in the food industry.
• Thorough knowledge of sanitation and safety in an institutional food setting.
• Knowledge of food distribution, short order production, batch cooking procedures, and related areas.
• Knowledge of basic computers, debit card system, automated inventory and menu management system applications.
• Knowledge of training methods and techniques and the ability to train employees.
• Ability to plan, establish and attain long range goals.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a wide range of employees and customers.
• Ability to troubleshoot data errors and automate sequences.
• Ability to define and implement effective solutions to problems as they arise.
• Understanding of accounting procedures, including costing and menu pricing processes.
• Establish and maintain effective relations.
• Exhibit tact and consideration.
• Work cooperatively in group situations.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and respond to changing deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Ability to maintain positive attitude and calm demeanor during challenging situations.
• Ability to interact and collaborate with internal colleagues as well as clients.
• Ability to resolve problems in an effective and efficient manner.

$5630.66 - 6347.25 per month; Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Special Application Instructions:

Resume and Cover Letter Required

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Hours:

40 hours per week

Note:

External job postings will be up for at least three days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.

The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

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Advertised: October 31, 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

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