Food Service Supervisor

Alberta; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta is seeking a food service supervisor to coordinate kitchen staff, establish work schedules, and ensure quality control of meals and service. The role involves training staff on sanitation and safety, managing inventory and costs, and addressing customer concerns in a fast-paced environment.

The position supports youth employment initiatives and offers opportunities to work across shifts in a cafeteria or food service setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Establish methods to meet work schedules.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• 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.
• Prepare budget and cost estimates.
• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage.
• Prepare food order summaries for chef.
• Establish work schedules.

Skills

Staff training

Sanitation and safety

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Establish methods to meet work schedules
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• 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
• Prepare budget and cost estimates
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage
• Prepare food order summaries for chef
• Establish work schedules

Supervision

5-10 people

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

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Interest in co-ordinating information to establish methods to meet work schedules and maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage; and in ensuring that food and service meet quality control standards; may plan cafeteria menus and determine related food and labour costs

METHODICAL

Interest in co-ordinating information to establish methods to meet work schedules and maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage; and in ensuring that food and service meet quality control standards; may plan cafeteria menus and determine related food and labour costs

DIRECTIVE

Interest in supervising and checking assembly of regular and special diet trays, and delivery of food trolleys to hospital patients; may participate in the selection of food service staff and assist in the development of policies, procedures and budgets

social

Interest in training staff in job duties and sanitation and safety procedures

The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.

Typical ability expectations for this job

Do you like being in kitchens? Do you like to coordinate schedules and inventory? Do you have the ability to remain composed when faced with unexpected problems and stressful situations? Then you may want to manage a career as a food service supervisor.

Are you passionate about good food? Are healthy meal choices important to you? Do you have strong leadership skills? Then you may be nourished in a career as a food and nutrition manager.

Is etiquette and formal food service important to you? Are you good at overseeing the work of others? Are you polite when dealing with unsatisfied people? Then a career as a food and beverage service supervisor in formal dining rooms may serve your needs.