Campus Catering BOH Lead & Event Supervisor

Johnson & Wales University; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI seeks a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee daily back-of-house operations for campus catering events.

You will supervise setup, food preparation to spec, maintain sanitation and food safety logs, coordinate with cooks and students, and ensure smooth event execution from load-in to breakdown. This role requires flexibility to work days, evenings and weekends and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Commercial kitchen cooking experience.
• Food safety manager certification must be obtained.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to work days, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee BOH operations for campus catering events.
• Supervise setup and breakdown of events.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation logs.
• Coordinate with cooks and student workers.
• Monitor inventory and budgets for events.
• Ensure timely execution of menus.

Skills

Commercial kitchen cooking

Flexibility

Valid driver’s license

Food safety knowledge

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Food safety certification

Job description

Apply now Job no: 11311
Work type: Full Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Staff/Administration, Campus Dining, Calendar Year (12-Month), Campus Based

Summary

Oversees the daily back of house (BOH) operations for catering events on campus

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises and assists with setting up the kitchen at events, producing catering food and breaking down the kitchen for events
• Follows standardized recipes and procedures to cook food, set up/ stock food stations and garnishes food for display, as appropriate for service
• Utilizes appropriate cleaning procedures for assigned duties so that products are acquired, maintained, and stored according to university policy and health code regulations
• Maintains food safety and operational logs
• Adjusts recipes and food preparation, as needed, according to guest request and specifications
• Prepares inventory lists, as needed, for food stations
• Works closely with assistant cooks, as needed, with food preparation, cooking and storing of food according to specs and standards
• Operates assigned kitchen equipment, including cleaning and sanitizing
• Assists cooks, as needed
• Manages and aids in the full execution of all events including; the set up and breakdown
• Loads and unloads catering vehicles for campus events
• Supervises the BOH kitchen operations for all catering events including; cooking food, as needed
• Oversees the food preparation for events
• Works closely with other members of the department to maintain event fluidity
• Oversees the successful execution of catering menus
• Maintains all sanitation and appropriate food safety standards established by the university
• Maintains the proper storage and rotation of ready-made food products complying with appropriate food safety standards
• Reconciles all Banquet Event Orders (BEO) received from the university’s events department
• 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 cooking in a commercial setting or other related experience
• Obtain and maintain food safety managers certification approved by conference for food protection
• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• 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: 06 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled