Per Diem Supervisor, Food Services

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a per diem Cafeteria Supervisor to oversee daily operations at The Brigham and Women’s Hospital retail cafeteria. You will supervise staff, manage cash handling, and ensure food safety and quality standards across service sections.

The role requires 2–3 years of food service experience with supervisory responsibilities; Servsafe certification is preferred. Onsite location at 75 Francis Street with day shift commitments on weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent; Nutrition degree preferred.
• Servsafe Food Handlers Certification preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years Food Service experience; supervisory experience 1–2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily activities of retail cafeteria staff.
• Coordinates cashiering, monitors food displays, and ensures safe service.
• Prepares staff schedules and assigns duties to meet demand.
• Maintains inventory records and compliance logs.
• Prepares and supervises hot and cold dishes for service.

Skills

Cash handling

Food service

Supervisory experience

Inventory control

Food safety

Staff training

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate’s Degree Nutrition preferred

Servsafe Food Handlers Certification

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

This is a per diem position required to work all Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of retail cafeteria personnel involved in food preparation, customer service, and front-of-house operations. Coordinates cashiering processes, monitors food display sections, and functionally supervises employees to ensure a smooth, efficient retail cafeteria operation.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions

• Balances cash registers, reconciles daily retail sales, and prepares bank deposits accurately.
• Monitors and inspects all retail cafeteria sections to ensure staff are performing regular temperature checks and maintaining food safety standards.
• Prepares employee work schedules and assigns personnel to stations to meet daily production and service demands.
• Inspects food displays and stations to ensure all items meet prescribed standards for presentation, temperature, and proper portioning.
• Estimates daily and weekly food and supply requirements, coordinates inventory needs, and maintains department records, compliance logs, and files.
• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of a wide range of hot and cold dishes for retail cafeteria service.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate’s Degree Nutrition preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes Licenses and Credentials Servsafe Food Handlers Certification - Servsafe National Restaurant Association preferred Experience Food Service Experience 2-3 years preferred or Experience in a Supervisory role 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control. - Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns. - Ability to monitor and/or maintain quality control standards. - Ability to plan work schedules and assign duties; ability to provide or arrange for training. - Records maintenance skills. - Ability to supervise and train assigned staff. - Ability to lead and train staff and/or students. - Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures. - Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. - Knowledge of maintenance and care of culinary facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Occasionally
• Lifting Occasionally
• Carrying Occasionally
• Pushing Occasionally
• Pulling Occasionally
• Climbing Occasionally
• Balancing Frequently
• Stooping Occasionally
• Kneeling Occasionally
• Crouching Occasionally
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Occasionally
• Gross Manipulation
• Fine Manipulation
• Feeling Constantly
• Foot Use Rarely
• Vision - Far Constantly
• Vision - Near Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$27.95 - $40.70/Hourly

Grade

6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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