Food Service Supervisor - James Madison University

About the role

We’re hiring full-time Food Service Supervisors to join our passionate Food Services Team. Alongside a manager who will help coordinate and lead operations, you’ll help oversee staff, collaborate with teammates, and assist where needed.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain work schedules and may prepare production packets (production sheets and recipes).
• Direct daily activities and ensure food production meets safety and quality standards according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and hazard-free environment for food storage.
• Ensure all food items are served per menu specifications following Aramark policies and procedures.
• Maintain a sanitary department in compliance with health and safety codes and regulations.
• Conduct accurate weekly inventory and prepare orders as needed.
• Supervise and evaluate employees; counsel, promote growth, efficiency, morale, and teamwork.
• Maintain a safe and hazard-free working environment.
• Train and mentor other food service workers.
• Maintain logs for equipment maintenance and ensure food safety/temperature logs are completed with corrective actions as necessary.
• Perform preventative maintenance checklists and recommend equipment replacements.
• Multitask effectively and perform duties as requested by the Food Service Director or Manager.
• Fill in for absent employees at the location as necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of daily catering events and confirm timely preparation and delivery.
• Work occasional night and weekend catered events.
• Attend food service meetings with staff and maintain communication (email, phone, inter-office mail).
• Perform cashier duties as needed and promote good public relations.

Job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice to meet commitments.

Requirements

• Must read, write, and understand verbal instructions.
• Must complete a sanitation course either before or during the first year.
• Must be knowledgeable in operating an efficient, cost-effective program.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to resolve interpersonal situations.
• Strong organizational skills.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $24.00.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Work/life resources.
• Retirement savings plans, including 401(k).
• Paid days off, including parental leave and disability coverage.

Benefits vary by location, legal requirements, employee eligibility, and where the employee lives and/or works.