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Food Service Supervisor

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.00 - $23.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Work-life balance support

Job Description

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is a prominent public research university dedicated to providing quality education and fostering a supportive campus community. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, UWM serves a diverse student body and offers a broad range of academic programs. UWM is committed to creating an inclusive environment that supports student success while also promoting community engagement and sustainability. The university’s mission extends beyond academia to encompass the well-being of its students, staff, and faculty, making it a dynamic place to work and grow professionally. Within this vibrant university setting, the Retail Services department plays a crucial role in enhancing... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 1-2 years experience in a supervisory role in a food service environment
  • Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Ability to assign and coordinate the day-to-day activities of food service staff
  • Ability to perform food preparation activities including cook to order and specialty foods
  • Capable of developing and scheduling logistics and menus for daily and catering operations
  • Ability to maintain clean, inspected kitchen equipment and work areas
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Eligible to work in the United States

Job Qualifications

  • 1-2 years experience in a supervisory role in a food service environment
  • 3+ years experience in a supervisory role in a food service environment preferred
  • Experience working in a large volume operation such as catering, university, or similar with gross sales in excess of 1 million preferred
  • Basic food prep experience preferred
  • Experience with staff training and employee scheduling preferred
  • Two or more years experience with mentoring, counseling, and disciplining staff preferred
  • Experience using POS to process payments preferred
  • Knowledge of essential food service equipment preferred
  • Certificate, or Technical Diploma or Associate's Degree (or higher) in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related field preferred
  • ServSafe certification, Food Handler, or Manager certification preferred

Job Duties

  • Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Assigns and coordinates the day-to-day activities of food service staff
  • Performs routine and non-routine food preparation activities including cook to order and specialty foods
  • Develops and schedules logistics and menus for daily and catering operations
  • Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas
  • Leads and provides exceptional customer service, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation, catering, and associated activities

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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