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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailIowa State University Dining serves over 8000 meals a day across 26 locationsincluding dining centers cafs and markets. As a Food Service Supervisor youll play a key role in helping keep one of these operations running smoothly. This hands-on position blends food service with leadership as you manage staff support daily prep and service and help create a positive experience for our students and guests.
Schedule: PM shift with a varying schedule based on operational needs. Works every other weekend or has two set weekdays off.
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What Youll Do
Lead Daily Food Service Operations
Supervise kitchen and service areas to support meal production and timely service. Prepare food follow standardized recipes meet dietary needs and ensure consistency and quality across locations.
Support and Train Staff
Assign tasks and provide direct supervision to student and merit staff. Offer hands-on training monitor performance and help maintain a supportive efficient work environment.
Manage Sanitation Inventory & Supplies
Receive and organize deliveries label and store food and monitor inventory. Enforce food safety procedures participate in cleaning routines and reduce waste through proper storage and rotation.
Contribute to Menu & Recipe Development
Collaborate with the culinary team to test and refine recipes. Support documentation and rollout of menus including those for special diets and wellness-focused offerings.
Other Duties as Assigned
Provide general support and flexibility to meet operational needs throughout the dining system.
What Youll Get
Insurance benefits (medical dental and vision) starting on your first daywith timely enrollment
Competitive retirement options with generous university contributions
Free meal with every shift
Paid time off sick leave and holiday pay Enjoy Holidays OFF!
Consistent full-time schedule
Steady work that supports the campus community
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Supervises operations of food distribution including set-up service maintenance and personnel.
Plans and prepares work assignments and schedules.
Interviews and recommends the employment of support staff.
Trains assigns work to and evaluates the performance of support staff and recommends salary increases promotions and status changes including dismissals.
Prepares service and supply requisitions.
Maintains inventory controls.
Monitors cash register functions.
Prepares periodic reports on food distribution activities including inventory records personnel records and fiscal reports on cash register functions.
Consults with other Food Service Supervisors and Managers to coordinate dining facility operations.
Maintains sanitation and safety standards.
Prepares menus and pricing boards and schedules.
Responds to inquiries and complaints from staff students and patrons.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of methods and practices of institutional food preparation and service.
Knowledge of principles of food sanitation health hazards and the necessary precautionary measures.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to establish goals schedule work set deadlines for total accomplishment for self and subordinates under time schedule pressure while maintaining cost effectiveness.
Ability to measure and evaluate employee performance and conduct interviews.
Knowledge of principles of inventory management and control.
Ability to collect data and compile food service and food production reports.
Ability to maintain records of quantities of ingredients used and volume of production.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application.
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Cover Letter
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Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Required Experience:
Manager
Full-Time