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

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

Major Duties and Responsibilities

· 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%)

· Plans and supervises the general sanitation of the kitchen and dining rooms (10%)

· Scheduling, training, and supervising personnel (5%)

· Keeps records of invoices, food costs, and inventories (5%)

Position Requirements and Qualifications

Required:

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

Preferred:

1. Experience with recipe management/menu engineering software.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.

Physical Demands:

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.

Working Conditions:

The position involves working in a wide range of 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 not an inclusive list and may include many other types of equipment.

Appointment Information:

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 2392 – Assistant Food Production Manager position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible. The budgeted salary range for this position is $45,000-$55,000. During the summer and fall semesters, the daily hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. During the spring semester, the hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 except when there are Spice Box meals taking place. During this period, the hours are 11 AM to 7 PM and is dependent on the student meal schedule which fluctuates.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

This is an on-campus position and is not eligible for full remote work.

This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on February 25, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact laa@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

Out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver’s License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.