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Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring that University Dining operations remains in compliance with safety and sanitation standards, policies, procedures, regulations, and current health codes. Ensures compliance with the overall University Training Policy and specialized department training needs under direction from department management.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supports the department to ensure food safety and sanitation compliance for all University Dining Locations

2. Performs quality assurance reviews, reports findings, and communicates results and recommendations to management

3. Assures compliance with HACCP guidelines, FDA Food Code, local and state regulatory authorities, and Food Safety SOPs for all University Dining Locations

4. Coordinates and assists with trainings for dining staff and student assistants

5. Provides and maintains all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety supply inventory and trains on proper use of equipment such as thermometers, gloves, handwashing, cut gloves, towels (dry and sanitized), oven mitt usage and cleaning, etc.

6. Creates and modifies temperature logs and other required documentation for use in daily operations

7. Creates and modifies training presentations and performs training sessions

8. Provides and maintains each unit with a supply of day, time and temp stickers, use first and label dating materials

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications
Manager SERV SAFE Certified

Required Experience
One (1) year of Food Safety and Sanitation support experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Experience working in a college or university food service environment
Experience in training and/or coaching frontline employees
Experience with Health Department Inspections and strong knowledge of food code

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to perform quality assurance Reviews and write concise reports of findings
Always demonstrates professionalism
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Strong knowledge of FDA Food Code, HACCP plans and principles, and food safety and sanitation practices

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, Excel and PowerPoint)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf