Cafeteria Shift Supervisor

Johnson & Wales University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI is seeking a full-time supervisor to oversee the campus dining operations, ensuring sanitation and product standards are met while leading staff. The role includes budget monitoring and staff development to uphold university policies.

The position requires prior hospitality or foodservice experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work days, evenings, and weekends. Living within commuting distance of the Providence campus is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Experience working in hospitality, foodservice or other related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain food safety managers certification approved by conference for food protection.
• Ability to work days, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitors sanitation regulations and procedures in order to comply with university and government standards.
• Supports the department by assisting on various operational tasks.
• Prepares and monitors the departmental budget.
• Supervises and develops the department staff, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures.
• Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development.

Skills

Staff supervision

Hospitality experience

Food safety certification

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job no: 11255
Work type: Full Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Staff/Administration, Campus Dining, Calendar Year (12-Month), Campus Based

Summary

Monitors sanitation and product standards and supervises staff members to provide cafeteria patrons with the best possible food service

Essential Job Functions

• Monitors sanitation regulations and procedures in order to comply with university and government standards
• Supports the department by assisting on various operational tasks
• Prepares and monitors the departmental budget
• Supervises and develops the department staff, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures
• Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Experience working in hospitality, foodservice or other related experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain food safety managers certification approved by conference for food protection
• Ability to work days, evenings and weekends

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Advertised: 08 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled