Food Service Supervisor 2026-01994

About the role

Oversee, train, and supervise food services staff to assure quality large-scale food production. Assist in food planning, preparation, and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Train, direct, coach, supervise, and evaluate the work performance of subordinate staff.
• Prepare schedules for food services staff.
• Assist in the implementation of menu cycles, including grocery lists, charting, master production, ordering, menus, and recipe development.
• Prepare nutritious menus and specialty diets.
• Assure food production goals are met daily.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of meals, snacks, and food for special events.
• Ensure proper delivery of food to the correct resident living areas, including therapeutic diets and altered diet textures.
• Respond to daily changes in scheduling and production to ensure safe food according to the menu and diet orders.
• Communicate and coordinate with other departments to achieve Nutrition Center involvement with special food activities.
• Assist in the proper receiving, storing, and maintenance of food and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to organize daily work and materials for food preparation to serve a large number of people.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques to assure safe food production and compliance with therapeutic diet orders.
• Ability to gauge recipes for the appropriate number of servings required.
• Ability to use a computer to accomplish communication and work tasks.
• Ability to perform duties in all areas of the food service kitchen.
• Ability to safely lift and move heavy objects (requires twisting, bending, lifting, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling).
• Ability to lead, direct, and supervise people and develop a team.
• Ability to work with and around WLRC residents, including those who may display challenging behaviors.
• Must pass ServSafe training.

Qualifications

Preferences may be given to applicants with two or more years of experience working as a supervisor in a large food services kitchen.

Minimum qualifications: 2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Food Service) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Food Service Supervisor, or a Bachelor's Degree (typically in Food Services) with 0-1 year of progressive work experience.

Skills

• Ability to stand for a full shift and safely lift and move heavy objects.
• Ability to safely use industrial-size kitchen equipment.
• Ability to safely work near very hot objects and in very cold locations.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive a food delivery truck.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
• Voluntary Benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts.
• Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security.
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for those with qualifying student loans.
• Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement.
• Employee Assistance Program – Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts.
• Wellness Program – Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health.