Food Service Lead - Costa Vida

Food Service Lead - Costa Vida

Salary

$15.30 - $18.26 Hourly

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

Part-Time Staff

Job Number

FY2706513

Division

VP Finance and Auxiliary Services

Department

Dining Services

Opening Date

09/04/2026

Closing Date

9/13/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University is seeking a part-time Food Services Lead to support operations at Costa Vida! Working under the direction of the Manager of Branded Restaurants and Retail Operations, this role assists with supervising daily restaurant operations, customer service, scheduling, and facility upkeep. The position also helps supervise approximately 35 student employees and supports restaurant units that operate throughout much of the calendar year.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations of retail fast-food restaurants in accordance with operations manual guidelines. Screens operational issues for management attention.
• Trains employees on proper procedures for customer service and cash handling according to operational standards. Assists in developing work schedules for all cash operations personnel. Enforces adherence to schedules. Hires and schedules employees to perform functions of cash operations. Audits cash receipts and follows cash handling procedures by tracking for overages/shortages and takes appropriate action as necessary.
• Responds to customer problems that arise and focuses on client satisfaction and service. Inspects food handling and safety standards and insures that all established standards are followed. Maintains appropriate/cost effective staffing to insure smooth workflow.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Knowledge

• Knowledge of local Health Department requirements pertaining to sanitation and food safety.

• Knowledge of kitchen equipment.

• Knowledge of cooking and food service methods.

• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Excel and Work computer software programs.

Skills

• Skill in recipe cost management, cost controls, and record keeping.

• Interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Skill in interpersonal communication.

Abilities

• Ability to plan, create, and compute menus.

• Ability to supervise twelve to eighteen employees.

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

• Must be able to lift 45 lbs to waist height.

• Must be able to work on feet in standing positions for up to seventy percent of work time.

• Must be able to handle the mental pressure and stress of a multi-unit food service operation in a fast paced and temperately warm environment.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate's degree or any combination of education and/or experience related to the position summary totaling a minimum of two years.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Licenses or Certifications

• Food handlers permit within 14 days of hire.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:

• Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)

• Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness

• Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member

01

What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

02

How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• <1
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8+

03

Do you meet the required qualifications as outlined: Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate's degree or any combination of education and/or experience related to the position summary totaling a minimum of two years?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05

I acknowledge that I must obtain a food handler permit within 14 days of hire.

• I understand and agree to this requirement.

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu