Food Service Supervisor

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University is seeking a Food Service Supervisor to oversee the Dining Commons operations in Statesboro, GA. You will supervise staff, ensure food quality, handle customer service, and assist with payroll, scheduling, and training.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of related experience. The role is full-time, non-exempt, with biweekly pay and may involve evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year or more of related work experience.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and provide customer service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily functions of the dining facility.
• Provide guidance to Eagle Dining team on food quality and service.
• Assist with inventory, ordering equipment and food supplies.
• Assist with payroll, hiring, scheduling and staff training.
• Answer incoming calls to dining location.
• Ensure cleanliness of dining room.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Supervision

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Job description

Food Service Supervisor

Job ID:

304432

Location:

Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time:

Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest, offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across southeast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience, research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed to helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across the nation and around the world.

For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Dining Commons

Job Summary

Supervise food service team to operate Dining Services with highest level of care, food quality and service. Wait on customers, take orders, deliver, and/or service food, as well as perform cashier duties, stocking and receiving, and operation and cleaning of dish-washing machine.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily functions of facility
• Offer guidance and leadership to Eagle Dining team members in deliverance of quality food and customer service to ensure consistent satisfaction in overall dining experience
• Assist in managing inventory, ordering equipment and food supplies as needed
• Assist with payroll and hiring, as well as work scheduling and staff training
• Answer incoming calls to dining location
• Monitor dining location dining room for cleanliness

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

• One (1) or more years of related work experience

Proposed Salary

$18.12 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Abilities

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to work with limited supervision

Knowledge

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Knowledge of use of food service equipment
• Understanding of portion control
• Know and understand right temperatures of hot and cold foods and temperatures for coolers and freezer
• Keen knowledge of sanitation regulations
• Knowledge of methods and practices of food preparation, service, and equipment

Skills

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

November 11, 2026

Application review may begin on October 7, 2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or email [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request. Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University. Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: [phone].

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Work generally performed in an office environment
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
• Travel may be required
• Work week may extends to evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• May be required to maneuver items weighing up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Work performed in indoor and outdoor environments
• Stand, bend, walk and lift as needed throughout the day
• May be required to perform work in harsh conditions due to extreme temperature or inclement weather
• Work in industrial food service setting

Background Check

• Standard