food service supervisor

Government of Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government organization is seeking a Food Service Supervisor to oversee food preparation and staff coordination. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. Responsibilities include managing schedules, training staff, and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Establish methods to meet work schedules.
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of food service staff.
• Ensure food and service meet quality control standards.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Establish methods to meet work schedules
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff who prepare and portion food
• Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures
• Estimate ingredient and supplies required for meal preparation
• Hire food service staff
• Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards
• Prepare budget and cost estimates
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage
• Prepare and submit reports
• Prepare food order summaries for chef
• Must have knowledge of the establishment's culinary genres
• Supervise and check assembly of trays
• Supervise and check delivery of food trolleys
• Establish work schedules

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player