Suwannee Room - Food Service Supervisor - Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

flexible schedule

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in providing food services, facilities management, and uniform services to a wide range of clients including businesses, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and sports arenas. Operating in 15 countries around the world, Aramark serves millions of guests daily with a commitment to excellence and innovation. The company’s mission is rooted in service, dedicated to making a positive impact on employees, partners, communities, and the planet. Aramark fosters an inclusive and diverse work environment where every employee is valued and encouraged to participate fully, promoting equal employment opportunity without discrimination. With a strong focus on developing talents, nurturing passions, and empowering professional growth, Aramark is recognized for offering compelling career opportunities that advance skills and help individuals achieve their potential.

Aramark is currently seeking full-time Food Service Supervisors to join their passionate Food Services Team. This role is designed for individuals eager to take a leadership role while collaborating closely with managers to coordinate operations efficiently. As a Food Service Supervisor, you will be directly involved in overseeing staff, maintaining food safety and quality, ensuring smooth daily operations, and fostering a productive, safe, and welcoming environment for both employees and customers. This position invites motivated individuals to step up their career and lead by example, while supporting and mentoring others. Day-to-day responsibilities include producing work schedules, managing food production and storage according to policies, maintaining sanitary conditions in compliance with health codes, and handling inventory accurately. The role also involves supervising and evaluating employees, conducting training and mentoring, maintaining equipment maintenance logs, supervising food safety measures, and supporting catering events, some of which occur nights or weekends.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, the ability to maintain emotional control under pressure, and the capacity to resolve interpersonal situations effectively. Candidates should be able to read, write, and understand verbal instructions clearly, complete a sanitation course either before or within the first year of employment, and demonstrate competency in operating cost-effective programs. The position encourages multitasking and flexibility, with occasional duties including cashier responsibilities and filling in for absent employees. An important aspect of this role is promoting good public relations, upholding communication with staff through various channels, and contributing to team morale and efficiency.

Aramark’s Food Service Supervisor role is perfect for those who are seeking a full-time career in the food service industry with opportunities for growth, skill development, and leadership. The company provides a supportive environment that values initiative, accountability, and teamwork, aiming to create a workplace where employees thrive and customers receive top-quality service. If you are ready to ignite your passion, pursue what matters to you, and make a meaningful contribution, this position offers you the chance to shine and advance your professional journey with a reputable, global organization dedicated to excellence and sustainability.

Job Requirements

Ability to read, write, and understand verbal instructions
Completion of a sanitation course either before or during first year
Knowledge of operating an efficient cost-effective program
Basic arithmetic skills
Emotional control under stress
Ability to resolve interpersonal situations
Strong organizational 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