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Food service supervisor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in food service supervisor job postings.
Sample food service supervisor requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 2+ years of food service experience.
  • ServSafe certification.
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Sample required food service supervisor soft skills
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Organizational and multitasking abilities.

Food service supervisor job description example 1

Highland General Hospital food service supervisor job description

SUMMARY: Under direction. Supervises the preparation, delivery and serving of food at San Leandro Hospital. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Works under the general direction of the Director of Food and Nutrition Services. Oversees patient meal assembly, tray line, ware washing,café services, catering services and other areas as needed.

2. Establishes and maintains quality assurance standards (i.e. patient care, Cafeteria Health and Safety, The Joint Commission, Title 22);; keeps procedural manuals up to date; compiles data for reports; conducts QA surveys and inspections; develops plan of corrective action accordingly.
3. Monitors sanitation in the Department and conducts sanitation rounds.

4. Standardizes recipes and tests new products for use; consult with Food Service Management regarding personnel, procedures and operating systems; participates in Food Service Management group rotating work schedule; attends hospital meetings.

5. Supervises the activities of all staff within the Food and Nutrition Department at San Leandro Hospital.assigns work, evaluates work performance, coordinates and delivers all required training.

6. Supervises the cleaning and packaging of utensils and dishes required for special functions; oversees the preparation, packaging and distribution of refreshments ordered for patients and personnel for special functions.

7. Supports and guides the Food and Nutrition Service team as needed under the leadership of the department director.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree with major studies in food and nutrition, dietetics, or food management and has one year of experience in the dietetic service of a licensed health facility OR a graduate of a dietetic technician training program approved by the American Dietetic Association, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education, or currently registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration OR a graduate of a dietetic assistant training program approved by the American Dietetic Association OR is a graduate of a dietetic services training program approved by the Dietary Managers Association and is a certified dietary manager credentialed by the Certifying Board of the Dietary Managers Association (if incumbent does not have this certification, then it must be obtained within 6 months of hire), maintains this certification, and has received at least 6 hours of in-service training on the specific CA dietary service requirements contained in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations prior to assuming full-time duties as a Food Services Supervisor at San Leandro Hospital.

Minimum Experience: One year of experience as a Senior Food Service Worker OR six months of experience as a Food Service Supervisor, preferably in a health care setting, or experience as a supervisor in a clinical or health care setting.

Required Licenses/Certifications: ServSafe Certificate or obtained within 3 months of hire.
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Food service supervisor job description example 2

MelroseWakefield Healthcare food service supervisor job description

Opens and closes kitchen, prepares the posted amounts of food following standardized recipes and following Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (H.A.C.C.P) guide lines and presenting and portioning them in an appealing and cost effective manner.

Follows proper H.A.C.C.P. and hospital standards. Reviews menus and prepares tallied amounts adjusting when necessary and completes sanitation assignments. In absence of Food Service Manager or Food Service Supervisor ensures completion of daily duties by production staff.

In absence of Chef Manager responds to issues concerning spoiled, unattractive or unpalatable food in café and or on patient line. Ensures that all food supplies meet acceptable standard when delivered.
Monitors area for safe equipment and reports any unsafe conditions to Chef Manager.

Prepares, cooks and delivers function items when needed.

Receives product from vendors following proper safety guidelines, stores items following H.A.C.C.P standards and completes inventory with Chef manager.

Ensures proper storage of frozen and refrigerated food items, including labeling dating and marking of all prepared items according to department and H.A.C.C.P. standards.

Practices, and ensures compliance with accepted H.A.C.C.P food production and food handling principles. Ensures completion of cooking, cooling and raw food temp charts on daily basis.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Able to work at other campuses and other shifts when needed.

Supervises the proper set up, service, and clean-up of meals for patients, cafe, and catering. Monitors, evaluates, and instructs staff in adherence to departmental policies and procedures.

Inspects kitchen and cafeteria facilities and equipment on an ongoing basis for adherence to sanitation and safety standards

Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures, initiates disciplinary action when appropriate.

Orders items as needed and assures that such products meet quality standards and are properly stored and rotated.

Maintains proper appearances by complying with department dress code.

Attends required orientation and departmental meetings. Conducts in-service and orientation programs for staff as assigned.

Understands the dietary software program for inpatients and can troubleshoot issues as they arise. Can implement downtime procedures in event medical record system or dietary software system fails.

Makes knowledgeable substitutions in absence of Manager.

Performs other duties as assigned.
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Food service supervisor job description example 3

Friendship Public Charter School food service supervisor job description

Friendship Public Charter School operates a thriving network of college preparatory public charter schools. Headquartered in Washington, DC. Friendship serves over 4,800 students in preschool to grade 12 and guides a growing network of alumni to college completion annually. Our mission is to prepare students to become ethical, literate, well-rounded and self-sufficient citizens by providing a world-class education that motivates students to reach high academic standards, to enjoy learning, to achieve success, and to contribute actively to their communities. For 25 years, with the support and guidance of our exceptional faculty, our students have risen to the challenge with high graduation rates, college acceptances and unparalleled success academically and socially.

+ Knowledge of quantity food production, standard sanitation and safety practices and procedures related to the preparation, serving and transporting of food
+ Utilizing and supervising the use of commercial food service equipment

+ Use the computer to communicate with sites, access information and place orders

+ Estimate quantities needed and to order correct amounts for economical food service

+ Assist in requisitioning, receiving, and storing foods and supplies

+ Prepare, cook and bake a wide variety of food in large quantities

+ Lift moderately heavy items and stand for sustained periods of time

+ Supervise the operation of kitchen

+ Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work

+ Maintain proper care of equipment and ensure the sanitation of the kitchen

+ Assist in inventory and maintaining records

+ High school diploma or GED

+ Two years of experience in the preparation and serving of large quantities of food, including the preparation of salads and baked goods, or any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.

+ Hold and maintain current Food Handlers Certification.

+ Ability to effective communicate with staff and maintain and productive work environment

+ Ability to implement directives given by the Director of Food Services

+ Effective November 1, 2021, all adult employees, contractors, interns, and volunteers working in person in a public, public charter, independent, private, or parochial school in the District of Columbia, and all adult employees, contractors, interns, and volunteers working in person in a child care facility regulated by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education, shall have received a full course of a vaccination against COVID-19 unless they have been granted an exemption from such vaccination pursuant to, and are compliant with the requirements of, Section IV of this Order."

FPCS's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual's capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.

External Company URL: www.friendshipschools.org

Street: 1400 1st Street , NW
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Updated March 14, 2024

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