Food Service Supervisor (Dining)

12 Oaks Management; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

12 Oaks Management is seeking a Food Service Supervisor in Overland Park, KS to oversee the dining room and kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with sanitation codes and menu specifications. This role involves staff scheduling, training, and maintaining service standards.

The ideal candidate has a Safe Food Manager certificate and at least two years of relevant supervisory experience, with strong computer skills and familiarity with health and safety regulations in food preparation.

Qualifications

• Food Protection Management Certification or equivalent
• Safe Food Manager certificate
• Two years of progressive and relevant experience
• Experience supervising staff and operations

Responsibilities

• Schedule staff biweekly when Food Service Director is not present
• Supervise front-house dining room and back-of-house kitchen operations
• Ensure sanitation and compliance with state codes
• Maintain serving schedules and ensure menu/spec compliance
• Maintain temperature logs
• Control costs within budgetary guidelines
• Ensure compliance with federal/state laws and company policies
• Lead by example and mentor team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Food safety knowledge and compliance

Staff supervision

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Safe Food Manager certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

DSSI

Sysco

Job description

Food Service Supervisor

Location: Overland, Kansas, KS 66212
Position Type: Full Time
Shift: Any

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents.
• Responsible for staff scheduling on a biweekly basis if a Food Service Director is not in the staffing pattern.
• Supervises and manages the front‑house operation of the Dining Room Services Department, including training and managing the workflow, and supervises and manages the back‑of‑house operation of the kitchen area.
• Ensures Dining Room areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner and assures compliance with the State sanitation code.
• Maintains all serving schedules; ensures that all food items are served per menu specifications in a safe and appropriate manner according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains temperature logs.
• Ensures costs are maintained within established budgetary guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and all company policies.
• Leads the team by example through adherence to community standards and guidelines.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Physical Requirements

• Working knowledge of the rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation (e.g., Food Protection Management Certification, annual certification).
• Ability to instruct others in service and sanitation tasks.
• Ability to supervise the service of food; good interpersonal skills.
• Able to regularly lift up to 30 pounds, occasionally more than 50 pounds, and to spend long periods of time standing.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), ordering platforms (e.g., DSSI, Sysco), and proficiency with internet usage.

Education & Experience

• Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations regarding food practices and handling.
• Safe Food Manager certificate.
• Two years of progressive and relevant experience.
• Experience in supervising.
• Preferred experience in overseeing the serving of meals.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions required of a person in this position.