Supervisor, Food Services

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Supervises employees or processes by coordinating and overseeing work assignments in food service functions within a department. Ensures relevant policies, procedures and laws are implemented. Participates in the interview process as well as assesses, develops and provides training for new and existing employees. Supervises daily operations of food service function. May assist in menu planning, food handling, storage and prep. Establishes quality standards and maintains cleanliness of facility in accordance with regulations.

• Supervises employees or processes including prioritizing daily work activities, evaluating outcomes and recommending changes.
• Provides human resources activities by assisting in the selection of employees, overseeing training functions, evaluating performance and initiating disciplinary action.
• Prepares employee work schedules; approves time off, monitors and submits payroll.
• Organizes and conducts staff meetings.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and makes or recommends purchases.
• Serves as a resource to identify, research and resolve problems and complaints.
• Assists management with the development of the budget.
• Researches related policies and procedures and assists in implementing the findings.
• Generates and compiles reports; updates financial records.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Five years of experience in a related field, with two of those years working as a supervisor, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); knowledge of related trade or department specific equipment, systems and procedures. Demonstrated organizational, human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at  for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at  or  or University Human Resource Management at  if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for…