Food Service Supervisor

General Function

Performs a variety of administrative and kitchen tasks related to the operation of university food service facilities

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities—Essential Functions

• Oversees activities of unit; assists in setting goals and priorities; assists in setting policies and procedures; ensures the smooth flow of operations; enforces rules and regulations.
• Supervises staff; establishes schedule and assigns tasks; monitors and evaluates performance; reviews and approves employee time sheets.
• Monitors and reviews completed tasks; ensures that any necessary changes or corrections are made.
• Maintains inventory; assists in forecasting needs and placing orders for materials and supplies.
• Oversees maintenance of facility; reports any needed facility or equipment maintenance or repairs.
• Performs a variety of administrative tasks including keeping records, balancing accounts and preparing deposits, and resolving customer complaints.

Reporting Relationships

Direction Received: Reports to Food Services Manager of dining hall or head of other campus food serving/preparation/distribution area

Direction Given: Direct supervision of classified staff and student employees on an ongoing basis

Minimum Requirements

Requires nine months of training beyond high school and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics

• Knowledge of general business administration techniques
• Knowledge of food preparation and sanitation techniques
• Supervisory skills

Working Conditions

Physical effort usually requires considerable walking and standing with some lifting of materials weighing 25 to 50 pounds. Periodic assignments given which entail dealing with modestly unpleasant physical situations.

Please note: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular positions. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. For jobs occupied by more than one employee, the identification of non-essential functions shall be determined from the individual’s position description.