Food Service Supervisor - Catering

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Full Consideration Date:

11/13/2025

Job Description:

UNI Catering is known for high-quality food, professional service, and a commitment to making every occasion special. As Food Service Supervisor, you'll help bring that promise to life by coordinating, directing and producing quality menu items; consulting with team to coordinate operations; training, assigning and evaluating student and Merit staff; and maintaining sanitation and safety standards. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and take pride in delivering standout hospitality, we'd love to welcome you to our team!

Primary Function:

Under general supervision, directs, supervises, and coordinates the production, distribution, and service of quality menu items; plans and prepares work schedules and daily production assignments; consults with food service supervisors and managers to coordinate operations; orients, trains, assigns work and evaluates work of student and Merit staff; maintains sanitation and safety standards; determines set-up of service areas; maintains inventory controls; recommends menu changes; responds to inquiries and concerns from staff and customers; and performs other related duties.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

High school graduation or equivalent and two years of directly related food distribution experience; or any equivalent combination of post high school education and experience providing a knowledge or background in institutional food service distribution.

Position Details:

Job Category: Merit Supervisory

Type of Position: Regular

Service Schedule: Calendar Year

Shift: First Shift

Work Schedule: Varies based on catering needs.

Pay Grade: 8 (advanced start step of 5)

Starting Hourly Rate: $22.35 hr.

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