Catering Operations Supervisor — Lead Food Service

Aramark; Shippensburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark's Catering Services Supervisor at Shippensburg University oversees food service operations, trains staff, and ensures timely, quality meal production while complying with safety standards.

The role emphasizes scheduling, inventory control, cost-conscious planning, and enforcing menus and policies. Candidates should be organized, able to supervise a team, and manage daily activities in a fast-paced campus environment.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and understand verbal instructions.
• Must complete a sanitation course either before or during the first year as a lead.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to resolve interpersonal situations.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain work schedules and may prepare production records.
• Direct daily activities.
• Maintains food production that ensures the safety and quality of food according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.
• Ensure that food items are stored in a safe, organized, and hazard‑free environment.
• Maintain all serving schedules; ensure that all food items are served per menu specifications in a safe and appropriate manner according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain a sanitary department following health and safety codes and regulations.
• Maintain accurate inventory on a weekly basis according to departmental policies and procedures.
• May prepare orders as needed per vendor to ensure accurate production for location.
• Must be knowledgeable in operating an efficient cost effective program.
• Supervise and evaluate employees; counsel; promote employee growth, efficiency, morale, and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Food safety

Inventory control

Budgeting

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Aramark's Catering Services Supervisor at Shippensburg University oversees food service operations, trains staff, and ensures timely, quality meal production while complying with safety standards.

The role emphasizes scheduling, inventory control, cost-conscious planning, and enforcing menus and policies. Candidates should be organized, able to supervise a team, and manage daily activities in a fast-paced campus environment.