Kosher Shift Supervisor

Job Summary

Campus Dining & Hospitality at the University of Colorado, Boulder is seeking a Kosher Shift Supervisor! This is a hands-on culinary role that provides extensive oversight, leadership and input in their assigned dining location and overall dining services when needed. This position will serve as a Mashgiach in the Campus Dining Kosher restaurant and at all Kosher campus events. Additional responsibilities include assigning and delegating standardized recipe preparation, ensuring quality, allergen and food safety requirements are followed in the specific assigned production area. Additionally, they will supervise others in the kitchen which includes creating performance plans for direct reports and/or student staff as well as scheduling for the aforementioned areas based upon organizational needs and staff schedules.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Division of Student Life consists of 36 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder.

At CU Boulder, dining is more than just a meal—it’s an experience. Our award-winning dining venues serve fresh, sustainable, and innovative cuisine crafted by a passionate team dedicated to your well-being.

Every year, we proudly serve over 3 million meals, fueling healthy bodies and minds with options that are as delicious as they are nutritious. From community-building events to hands-on food education, we’re here to help Buffs build lifelong habits for a healthier future.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Kitchen Prep/Operation and Production

• Ensure all areas are setup and broken down in accordance with SOP's.
• Maintain equipment, ensuring cleanliness and in excellent condition through personal inspection and places work orders for equipment in need of repair.
• Fulfill and serve hands-on production of menus as assigned by prepping, cooking, baking and otherwise assembling standardized recipes.
• Ensure all food safety monitoring and allergen labeling procedures are followed during schedule shift and determines corrective action when out of compliance.
• Direct work flow of assigned staff and production.
• Make service decisions based on product outages and menu changes.
• Assist with ordering and receiving of product as need.
• Successfully pass food protection manager certification and offers tutoring assistance to staff.
• Understands and ensures all sanitation regulations and safety requirements
• Serves as Mashgiach for Campus Dining Kosher restaurant and all campus Kosher events.

Personnel

• Assist in the culinary staff selection, training and onboarding process.
• Assist in creation of standardized operating procedures and staff training methods.
• Empower others to make decisions in areas within their span of control.
• Ensure employees follow assigned schedule, appropriate break times and follow proper procedures of requesting time off.
• Responsible for performance management of direct reports and holds employees accountable.
• Follows progressive coaching processes and presents staff issues to Executive Culinary Team/HR to assess any needed action.
• Reports workplace injuries and follows departmental HR processes.
• Displays and demonstrates thoughtful and timely communication skills.

Quality Assurance

• Provides and ensures customer service standards are met in assigned functional area.
• Offers recommendations and solutions to the Executive Culinary team to improve daily operations of functional area.
• Actively contributes to menu development with Executive Culinary team, which includes oversight of inventory and recommending purchasing needs specific to the functional area/kitchen needs.
• Serves on the food safety response team and responds to all food safety emergencies as appropriate to the work assignment.

What We Can Offer

• The annual salary for this position is $49,358.40
• Our outstanding benefits include: Paid days off: 22 vacation days, 15 sick leave days and 11 holidays per year. Access to medical, vision, dental and life insurance. Tuition reimbursement. A 10% employer contribution retirement plan. EcoPass for free RTD rides. Opportunity for career growth within the division of student life and the CU Boulder campus!

What We Require

• Four years of food service experience. Education may substitute for experience.
• State Food Safety certified and or certificate appropriate for the position level or the ability to obtain State Food Safety certification or certificate appropriate to position level within 6 months of hire.
• Must possess appropriate State Food Safety certification or certificate appropriate to position level for the duration of employment with CDS.

What You Will Need

• Attention to detail and ability to work in a team driven environment.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Mashgiach experience in campus university dining setting.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials: 1. A current resume. 2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by June 22, 2026, for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.