Food Service Supervisor

Job Category

University Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Food Service Supervisor

Job Summary

University Housing is looking for leaders with culinary skills to join our Dining and Culinary Services Food Service Supervisor team!

Food Service Supervisors help lead the production of safe, quality food within residential dining facilities on the UW-Madison campus and ensure they meet customer satisfaction and departmental goals. As a Food Service Supervisor in University Housing you will:

• Prepare food (including display cooking) and beverages following predetermined menus, production sheets, and recipes for marketplaces and/or on and off-site catering
• Perform duties in a high-volume, dynamic, student residential dining/catering environment
• Interact with English speaking customers while displaying knowledge of food products, allergens and food safety
• Demonstrate and role model exceptional customer service
• Drive food delivery trucks to efficiently transport staff and supplies to other units and/or events
• Complete required logs and reports
• Assist and guides student workers
• Provide support and assist as needed in the implementation of plans and procedures in the event of an emergency

Work Schedule

• Multiple vacancies may be available
• The primary schedule for this position typically consists of five, 8-hour shifts per week that may fall on any day of the week. Schedules may rotate every other weekend
• Operational and work schedules will be closely aligned with the services and customer needs of the unit. As a result, work schedules may be adjusted during specific times of the year, including summer and winter break hours
• This is a full-time ongoing appointment
• This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location

Work schedule will be set with selected finalist(s) at time of offer. Schedule alterations as operations and position expectations demand.

Be part of the Dining and Culinary Services team that serves the residents of the University Residence Halls, as well as UW-Madison students, faculty, staff, and the general public. Apply today!

Key Job Responsibilities

• Assigns and coordinates the day-to-day activities of food service staff
• 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
• Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas
• Develops and schedules logistics and menus for daily and catering operations
• Performs routine and non-routine food preparation activities including cook to order and specialty foods

Department

University Housing\University Housing Dining & Culinary Services

University Housing Dining and Culinary Services provides affordable meals made from locally sourced ingredients and innovative dining options to residents, guests, and staff. We have market-place style locations in six buildings throughout campus. These marketplaces offer a new variety of selections each day, as well as made-to-order stations. Additionally, there are convenience stores, coffeehouses, and two franchises throughout campus, as well as a Catering, and Central Production and Bakery operation.

Within the Eagle Heights Community Garden, Dining and Culinary Services has a 1-acre Campus Farm producing vegetables that are used in menus in marketplaces, as well as in Grab & Go items in convenience stores and on the Electric Eats Food Truck.

Compensation

The starting hourly wage is $22.50 or higher based on qualifications.

This position includes significant night and weekend shift differentials, a free meal for every shift, and a $1,000 referral bonus for each person hired. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/.

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of food service experience in a professional kitchen setting
• Current ServSafe Manager certification, or the ability to be certified within the first 6 months of appointment
• A valid driver's license meeting UW Risk Management standards is required for catering positions and preferred for in-unit positions

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months of supervisory experience in a professional kitchen or catering setting
• 3 or more years of food service experience in a professional kitchen or catering setting

Education

Associate's degree preferred

How to Apply

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload your resume, detailing training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We are only able to consider completed application materials submitted by the deadline date.

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Additional Information

This position has been identified as a position of trust. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial criminal background check to be eligible for employment and then every four years thereafter.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Candidates who apply for this position may be considered for other or future vacancies within this title, including those which may have a different work schedule and/or requirements from this vacancy.

Contact Information

University Housing Human Resources, hr@housing.wisc.edu, 608-262-2766

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