Cafeteria Shift Supervisor

Johnson and Wales University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI is seeking a Cafeteria Shift Supervisor to oversee daily food service operations, monitor sanitation and product standards, and supervise staff to deliver high quality service.

The role requires a high school diploma, hospitality experience, and the ability to obtain a food safety manager certification; must be able to work days, nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Experience working in hospitality, foodservice or related fields.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a food safety managers certification approved by relevant authorities.
• Ability to work days, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitors sanitation regulations and procedures to comply with university and government standards.
• Oversees inventory and storage.
• Supports the department with various operational tasks.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Hospitality/foodservice experience

Food safety manager certification

Availability for variable shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cafeteria Shift Supervisor

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

Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

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, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Monitors sanitation regulations and procedures in order to comply with university and government standards
• Oversees inventory, storage
• 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, nights and weekends

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the job posting is closed. Advertised: 13 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time. Applications close: 13 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time.