Title: Senior Food Service Manager - Clark Bakery

Employee Classification: Senior Food Service Manager

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Dining Service

Department: UNT-Dining-Residential-163720

Job Location: Denton

Salary: salary commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

It’s About the Food!
Why work for UNT Dining? Our employees explain. – YouTube

As the largest self-supported food service department in North Texas, UNT Dining Services is setting the standard for campus dining. With five Dining Halls, more than 20 retail locations, an upscale restaurant, a hydroponic garden, a central scratch bakery, and full-service catering, the department is led by a team of professionally trained chefs and hospitality experts. UNT is recognized as a national leader in university dining, known for its innovative, trendsetting approach and award-winning culinary talent.

UNT Dining Services is home to Mean Greens Café, the nation’s first 100% vegan collegiate dining hall, and Kitchen West, Texas’ first and only university dining hall certified Free From™ the Big 8 food allergens and gluten. In 2021, UNT introduced Eagle Landing, the university’s first standalone dining hall, inspired by urban food halls and featuring seven distinct restaurant concepts—all available for a single Meal Plan swipe.

Recognized for excellence, UNT was ranked No. 2 nationwide for best college food by Delish.com. The department is also the proud recipient of the prestigious Loyal E. Horton Award and the Vegan Recipe Award from the National Association of College and University Food Services. As a founding member of the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative, UNT plays an active role in pioneering research on plant-forward diets, food waste reduction, and consumer food choices, all while advancing the principles of healthy, sustainable menus.

Position Overview

UNT Dining Services is hiring a Senior Food Service Manager for Clark Bakery, a key role responsible for overseeing high-volume food production, staff supervision, and service efficiency. Reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef, this position ensures safe food handling, quality control, and a positive guest experience.

The manager supports daily operations including donut production, catering fulfillment, packaging, ware washing, and compliance with Texas Food Establishment Rules. This role shares supervision of up to 150 student workers and 10 full-time staff, and contributes to forecasting, ordering, and inventory management.

This position is essential to sustaining operations and delivering high-quality service to the UNT community.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and three years of experience in food service management; or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of dining, retail, and/or catering service operations. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of dietetics management knowledge and leadership skills related to business operations including planning, budgeting, organizing, controlling, and evaluating. Ability to analyze and solve problems, and make the necessary decisions on personnel, food preparation or food handling problems that may develop. Knowledge of cost and quality control techniques. Demonstrates good leadership skills and judgment. Skill in training, supervising, and evaluating the work of subordinates. Ability to develop and present formal and informal training and development programs. Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed. Superior attention to detail to ensure that high profile catering events or special events are executed to meet the departments high quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong experience in food service management, preferably in high-volume or institutional settings (e.g., college/university, healthcare, or large-scale catering)

Proven experience in supervising diverse teams, including full-time and student or part-time staff

Strong knowledge of commercial bakery operations, pastry production, or large-scale food production

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Must be Food Safe Certified or able to obtain certification within 6 months.

Job Duties:

• Manage and coordinate high-volume bakery operations within Dining Services, including donut production, food preparation, packaging, and ware washing. Ensure compliance with quality standards and Texas Food Establishment Rules for food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness. Oversee food quality, customer service, and overall area management, applying strong knowledge of dietetics management and demonstrated leadership in planning, budgeting, organizing, and evaluating operational processes. 
• Serve as the primary expeditor for Verde Catering baked goods, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment. Drive operational efficiency by streamlining workflows, supervising production schedules, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment that supports consistent, high-quality output. 
• Exhibits strong leadership abilities and sound judgment. Proficient in training, supervising, and assessing the performance of team members. Capable of creating and delivering both formal and informal training and development programs. Knowledgeable in food safety practices related to the tasks at hand. 
• Ensures adherence to University policies, health codes, and safety standards by regularly reviewing practices for compliance. Oversees kitchen operations to maintain strict adherence to HACCP and SOP processes at all times 

Physical Requirements:

Environmental Hazards:

Work Schedule:

Hours Vary

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.