Food Service Supervisor: Lead Kitchen & Team

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

University of Oklahoma is seeking a supervising food service lead to train and evaluate kitchen staff, set work priorities, and plan schedules. The position stresses safe food handling, proper sanitation and accurate portion control while maintaining quality from recipe to service.

Essential duties include managing inventories, estimating time and materials, and guiding staff to meet timetables. Some inclement weather or campus closure may require work; background check is a condition of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or culinary school.
• 36 months experience in food services including 12 months in a supervisory role.
• ServSafe Certification typically required.
• Sanitation Certification may be required upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned personnel; determine work priorities and schedule.
• Provide guidance and training in food preparation, serving techniques, and safe operation of equipment; ensure sanitation.
• Prepare food following recipes and apply portion control standards; measure, weigh and combine ingredients for quantity prep.
• Plan cooking and preparation schedules to meet timetables; prepare, season, cook, fire and bake according to standard recipes.
• Modify recipes and production amounts; ensure optimal food quality during preparation and service.
• Determine food quantities and estimate time, labor and materials; oversee inventory and food usage records.
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment; maintain equipment readiness and safety; adhere to university and health standards.
• Advise manager on quantity and quality of food and supplies; perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food preparation

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Training and coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED or culinary school

Job description

University of Oklahoma is seeking a supervising food service lead to train and evaluate kitchen staff, set work priorities, and plan schedules. The position stresses safe food handling, proper sanitation and accurate portion control while maintaining quality from recipe to service.

Essential duties include managing inventories, estimating time and materials, and guiding staff to meet timetables. Some inclement weather or campus closure may require work; background check is a condition of hire.