food service supervisor

Government of Canada; Ajax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government organization is seeking a Food Service Supervisor in Ajax, Ontario. This role involves supervising food preparation staff, ensuring quality control, and maintaining operational standards in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess a secondary school graduation certificate and a Safe Food Handling certificate. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience required.
• Safe Food Handling certificate is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff who prepare and portion food.
• Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards.
• Keep records of stock, repairs, sales, and wastage.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Flexibility

Team player

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Safe Food Handling certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

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
• Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage
• Prepare and submit reports
• Supervise and check delivery of food trolleys
• Establish work schedules

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Safe Food Handling certificate

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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