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PEAK - Food Service Supervisor - Wagner Dining

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $17.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
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Benefits

Rotating shift schedule
Targeted salary $17 per hour
temporary staffing position
Hands-on supervisory experience
Opportunity to work in a collegiate dining environment

Job Description

Wagner Dining, located within Headington Hall on the University of Oklahoma campus, serves as a centralized dining concept dedicated to providing high-quality meal options for student athletes as well as non-athlete students. As part of the university's commitment to offering exceptional dining services, Wagner Dining emphasizes culinary excellence, nutritional awareness, and outstanding customer service in its operations. The facility combines vibrant culinary offerings with a welcoming environment tailored to meet the diverse needs of the university community. Wagner Dining is currently seeking a Food Service Supervisor to join their team through the University of Oklahoma's PEAK Temporary Staffing Service. This position is categorized under Service/Maintenance and Clerical work with a rotating shift schedule and offers a targeted pay rate of $17.00 per hour depending on experience. Although it is a temporary role, the Food Service Supervisor contributes critically to the daily functioning and success of Wagner Dining by managing kitchen and production area staff on the PM shift.

The Food Service Supervisor at Wagner Dining plays a pivotal role in supporting the culinary team by supervising, training, and evaluating personnel. This hands-on leadership role includes determining work priorities, planning work schedules, assigning tasks, and conducting performance reviews to maintain a productive and efficient kitchen environment. The supervisor also engages with food preparation and service duties for various dining concepts under Wagner Dining, ensuring food quality and customer satisfaction standards are consistently met. This position demands an individual with advanced knowledge of food handling laws, kitchen equipment, and customer service principles, coupled with strong communication skills and the ability to multitask and plan health-conscious menus effectively. The Food Service Supervisor must hold certifications such as ServSafe and potentially Sanitation Certification, and have a solid background in food services with supervisory experience. Wagner Dining offers a dynamic working environment centered on teamwork, efficiency, and delivering nutritious food options, which makes this role ideal for someone passionate about food service management in a collegiate setting. This position requires careful attention to detail, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to liaise effectively with students, faculty, and staff while maintaining compliance with state food safety regulations. It is a crucial role contributing to the overall dining experience within a vibrant educational community.

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma, ged, or graduate of culinary school
  • 36 months experience in food services including 12 months in a supervisory role
  • servsafe certification
  • sanitation certification may be required
  • advanced knowledge of state food handling and cleanliness laws
  • excellent communication skills
  • ability to multitask
  • cash handling experience
  • ability to plan health conscious menus
  • background check required

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma, ged, or graduate of culinary school
  • minimum 36 months experience in food services including 12 months in a supervisory role
  • advanced knowledge of customer service principles
  • understanding of state food handling and cleanliness laws
  • proficient with kitchen equipment and supplies
  • knowledge of profit and loss statements
  • excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills
  • ability to multitask and plan health conscious menus
  • detail oriented and able to interpret information accurately
  • strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with students, faculty, and staff
  • ability to supervise and communicate directions effectively
  • cash handling experience
  • servsafe certification
  • sanitation certification may be required

Job Duties

  • supervise and train assigned personnel for the kitchen/production area pm shift
  • evaluate staff performance and provide feedback
  • determine work priorities and plan employee schedules
  • assign and review work to ensure quality and efficiency
  • prepare, produce, and serve food items for various dining concepts within Wagner Dining
  • ensure compliance with state food handling and cleanliness laws
  • maintain cash handling procedures accurately

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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