Food Service Supervisor

Food Service Supervisor

University Staff

Regular

Food Service Supervisor

Under the direction of a Food Service Manager, the Food Service Supervisor is directly responsible for managing the daily operations of residential dining units as assigned. Units have their own full-time Food Service Assistants, and are operated mostly by part-time student staff. All Full time and Part time staff report directly to the Team of Food Service Supervisors. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining units' standards. These standards may include staff hiring, payroll, scheduling, supervision of training, inventory control, product quality, ordering, and sanitation. Evening and weekend hours will be required for this position.

• Assigns and coordinates the day-to-day activities of food service staff

• Performs routine and non-routine food preparation activities including cook to order and specialty foods

• Develops and schedules logistics and menus for daily and catering operations

• Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas

• Leads and provides exceptional customer service, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation, catering, and associated activities

• Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures

Location: Cambridge Hall

Benefits: Full University of Wisconsin Benefits: Paid Holiday, PTO, Sick and Personal Leave. Health, Eye, and Dental insurance. See more here:

• 1-2 years experience in a supervisory role in a food service environment

• 3+ years experience in a supervisory role in a food service environment
• Experience working in a large volume operation, such as catering, university or similar – gross sales in excess of 1 million
• Basic Food Prep Experience
• Experience with staff training and employee scheduling
• Two or more years experience with mentoring, counseling, and disciplining staff
• Experience using POS to process payments
• Knowledge of essential food service equipment
• Certificate, or Technical Diploma or Associate's Degree (or higher) in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related field
• ServSafe certification, Food Handler, or Manager certification

Interested candidates must submit:

• A Resume addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications as listed above
• Cover Letter

The search committee will not consider resumes and/or cover letters that fail to address the qualifications, or where explanations are unclear.

Luke Messmann - HR Coordinator

This position will remain open until filled. The initial review date for this position is Friday January 9th. Applications received after Thursday, January 8th may not be reviewed.

Reasonable Accommodations
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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.