Starbucks Supervisor WSSU - Winston-Salem State U.

Winston-Salem, NC, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Aramark is a leading global provider of food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of customers across 15 countries. With a commitment to service excellence and sustainability, Aramark operates with a core mission rooted in delivering outstanding experiences to clients, partners, and communities. The company emphasizes equal employment opportunity and fosters an inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated, and every employee has the potential to thrive professionally and personally. Known for its ethical standards and dedication to employee growth, Aramark offers a dynamic work environment that supports learning, leadership, and career advancement across various industries including healthcare, education, business, sports, and leisure.

This full-time Food Service Supervisor position is an exciting opportunity to join Aramark’s passionate Food Services Team. In this role, you will assist the manager in coordinating and leading daily operations, providing supervision and support to food service staff, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards, and maintaining efficient production processes. The supervisor role is key to promoting teamwork, employee development, and high morale within the department. You will be responsible for producing and maintaining work schedules, overseeing food preparation, managing inventory, and ensuring sanitary conditions that meet health and safety regulations. Additionally, you will handle employee evaluations, training, and mentorship while contributing to departmental goals and smooth operation of food service functions.

Working at Aramark means being part of a company that values your professional growth and encourages you to harness your skills to make a meaningful difference. The environment is fast-paced and rewarding, especially for those who enjoy leadership roles and thrive in multitasking, problem-solving, and people management. You will have opportunities to step in for absent employees, coordinate catering events, and engage with both staff and customers to foster excellent public relations. Embracing the company’s mission to do great things for people and the planet, this role challenges you to continuously develop your abilities and adapt to new responsibilities to help keep Aramark’s food service operations running smoothly and efficiently.

This position requires strong organizational skills, emotional resilience under pressure, and the ability to resolve interpersonal conflicts effectively. You will be expected to maintain daily food safety logs, equipment maintenance records, and ensure that production meets established cost-effective programs. The role occasionally involves working nights or weekends for catered events. Being knowledgeable in sanitation and food safety, along with basic arithmetic skills and the ability to understand verbal and written instructions, are critical to success in this position.

Joining Aramark means becoming part of a company dedicated to ethical standards, community involvement, and sustainability initiatives. It offers a workplace where your growth is supported by ongoing training and mentorship, aligned with a culture that respects diversity and inclusion. If you have a passion for food service management and leadership, this is your chance to shine and grow within a globally respected brand that prioritizes its employees and customers alike.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
previous experience in food service or supervisory role preferred
must read, write and understand verbal instructions
must be able to complete a sanitation course either before or during first year
knowledge of food safety regulations
basic arithmetic skills
strong organizational skills
ability to maintain emotional control under stress
effective communication and interpersonal skills

Job Qualifications

Must read, write, and understand verbal instructions
must complete a sanitation course either before or during first year
must be knowledgeable in operating an efficient cost-effective program
ability to perform basic arithmetic
maintain emotional control under stress
ability to resolve interpersonal situations
strong organizational skills

Job Duties

Produce and maintain work schedules and may prepare production packets (production sheets and recipes)
direct daily activities
maintain food production that ensures the safety and quality of food according to policies, procedures, and department requirements
ensure that food items are stored in a safe, organized, and hazard-free environment
maintain all serving schedules
ensure that all food items are served per menu specifications in a safe and appropriate manner following Aramark policies and procedures
maintain a sanitary department following health and safety codes and regulations
maintain accurate inventory on a weekly basis
may prepare orders as needed to ensure accurate production for location
supervise and evaluate employees
counsel
promote employee growth, efficiency, morale, and teamwork
maintain a safe and hazard-free working environment
train/mentor other food service workers
maintain logs on all maintenance required on equipment within the department
ensure all food safety/temperature logs are completed with appropriate corrective action, as necessary
perform preventative maintenance checklist
recommend replacement of existing equipment to meet needs of facility
proficiency in multi-tasking
perform other duties as requested by the Food Service Director or Manager whenever his/her skill and/or experience would be vital to initiate, coordinate, or complete any given program
must fill in for absent employees at location, as necessary
maintain knowledge of daily catering events and confirm they are prepared and delivered on time
be able to work occasional night and weekend catered events
attend food service meetings with staff
maintain communication with staff (including office staff, e-mail, phone calls, inter-office mail, etc)
may perform cashier duties as the need arises
promote good public relations