Extra Help Food Service Supervisor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University Housing at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking an Extra Help Food Service Supervisor to supervise culinary staff, student employees, and dining operations. The role reports to the dining location Unit Manager and supports policy implementation and daily operations.

The position involves supervising production tasks, managing service delivery, and handling administrative duties, with an emphasis on health, safety, and accuracy in records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience supervising culinary staff and student employees in a dining service setting.
• Skills in timekeeping, scheduling, and performance feedback.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and assign production tasks for staff and student employees.
• Oversee front‑of‑the‑house service, food presentation, and sanitation standards.
• Assist with ordering, inventory, and recipe standardization in the unit.
• Maintain production records and participate in departmental meetings.

Skills

Staff supervision

Training

Timekeeping

Scheduling

Performance management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Extra Help Food Service Supervisor

University Housing

Job Summary

Responsible for supervision of the staff, student employees, and operations in the dining hall, retail and for catering events. Receives direction and oversite from the dining location Unit Manager (FSA III) in Dining Services. Assists implementing overall policies, procedures, and operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Staff Supervision
  • Supervises, trains, and assigns production tasks for culinary staff, sanitation laborers, and student employees.
  • Hires and schedules student employees.
  • Addresses performance concerns in accordance with established procedures.
  • Assists with performance evaluations and documenting performance of employees.
  • Prepare bi-weekly student and fulltime employees' timekeeping records and approvals.
  • Conduct full-time and student employee meetings.
• Manage Service Delivery
  • Supervises front-of-the-house service area and the presentation of food served.
  • Coordinate coverage of staff duties and student tasks, including ensuring health code and sanitation expectations are followed.
  • Responsible for the general appearance and operation of a dining room or retail location.
  • Coordinates and assists in the preparation of food and maintaining supplies.
  • Assist in planning and serving at banquets and special functions.
  • Communicates with Food Service and Unit Manager regarding the planning of menus and special events.
• Administrative
  • Manage the dining service unit in the absence of the Food Production Chef and the Unit Manager.
  • Assists in ordering, requisitioning food and supplies from various vendors.
  • Assists in supervising recipe standardization in the unit.
  • Participates in menu management and departmental meetings.
  • Maintain accurate production records: inventory, actuals, and forecasting.
  • Check in food deliveries and rotate stock in the absence of a storekeeper.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Demands: Position works in a kitchen area which is heated by ovens and stoves. Position may involve light lifting, frequently moving through assigned events and remaining in a stationary position for long periods. Position may involve occasional moderate lifting and cooking when the unit experiences a shortage in personnel. Working Conditions: The work is performed in an Industrial Kitchen where there is some discomfort in low temperature areas (-10 degrees F) and/or high temperature areas (90 degrees F). There is risk involved when working with dangerous machinery, wet floors, and exposure to open flames.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Rate of Pay

The rate of pay for Extra Help Food Service Supervisor positions start at $28.30 per hour and increases based on level of work. The rate of pay is determined by the job description submitted by the department.

Work Schedule

We offer short or long-term assignments up to 900 hours, which is about 6-months of full-time work. Employees can work either full or partial days and full or partial weeks. Fully Onsite - This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University's Workplace Flexibility policy.

Extra Help Positions

Extra Help employees are appointed to fulfill casual or emergent needs within units. The amount of time for which services are needed is not usually predictable and payment for work performed is on an hourly basis and based on actual hours worked. Extra Help employees do not receive holiday pay or paid sick or vacation leave.

Extra Help employees are required by State Universities Civil Service System rules to take a 30-calendar-day break after working 900 hours. At the end of the 30 days, you may begin another 900-hour employment cycle in a new position if available.

Working Extra Help will in no way affect any other employment opportunities with the University of Illinois, including your position on and Civil Service register.

Questions

If you have additional questions regarding this Extra Help position, please contact Jordan Graning at [e-mail]. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [e-mail].

This position is not eligible for benefits.