Food Service Supervisor

The University of Texas at Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking a Food Service Supervisor to manage and direct food service operations. This role ensures compliance with health and safety standards while providing nutritious meals to students. Successful candidates will have experience in school food service management, knowledge of relevant regulations, and strong personnel management skills. With a commitment to quality meals and development opportunities, UT Dallas offers a supportive work environment for this vital position.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Tuition Benefits

Internal Training

100% paid employee medical coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long and short-term disability

Retirement Plan Options

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Two years of food service experience in a school district.
• One year of successful experience in food service management.
• Food handler certification required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the food service program.
• Ensure compliance with food service rules and regulations.
• Supervise food service staff, including training and performance appraisal.

Skills

Food service management

Budget development

Personnel management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition, Culinary Arts, or related field

Job description

The Food Service Supervisor will direct and manage the food service program that fulfills federal, local and state regulations, provides nutritious, high-quality meals to all customer groups, and cooperates with the staff in special meals and catering needs.

Minimum Education and Experience

- High school diploma or equivalent; – Two (2) years school district food service experience; – One (1) year successful experience in school food service management; – Food handler certification; – Demonstrated knowledge of food services rules and regulations to meet federal, state and local guidelines; – Ability to operate and maintain institutional equipment; – Knowledge in budget development and financial management; – Knowledge of personnel management skills and leadership; and – Expertise in USDA and TDA regulations and rules regarding school meals.

Preferred Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition, Culinary Arts, Food Service Management, Dietetics, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in institutional or school food service operations.
• Experience with USDA child nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch Program ( NSLP ) and associated nutritional and reporting requirements.
• Experience supervising and training food service staff.
• Certification in ServSafe or equivalent food safety and sanitation training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide children with well-balanced and nutritious meals.
• Manage the preparation and delivery of quality meals using standardized recipes.
• Develop recipes and menus that meet the nutritional guidelines of the National School Lunch Program by age/grade groups.
• Maintain complete records for program accountability, including deliveries, cash receipts, meals served, and food production records.
• Ensure that staff comply with high safety and sanitation standards.
• Ensure the food service program meets or exceeds all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Ensure adherence to meal service accountability requirements within university guidelines.
• Prepare and submit requisitions for food and supplies based on menus and delivery schedules.
• Supervise cafeteria staff, including interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

Additional Information

Work Notice:
Work will be performed on-site and in person.

What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive Salary
Tuition Benefits
Internal Training
Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long and short-term disability
Retirement Plan Options
Paid time off
Paid Holidays All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator .

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214

Human Resources,
800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
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TX 75080-3021