About this role
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Position Title:
Food Service SupervisorJob Category:
University StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Food Service SupervisorJob Duties:
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures
- Assigns and coordinates the day-to-day activities of food service staff
- Performs routine and non-routine food preparation activities including cook to order and specialty foods
- Develops and schedules logistics and menus for daily and catering operations
- Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas
- Leads and provides exceptional customer service, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation, catering, and associated activities
Department: Retail Services:
The mission of Restaurant Operations is to provide a quality dining experience at an affordable price that enhances campus life and supports the overall mission of the University. It is the responsibility of Restaurant Operations to operate in a fiscally responsible manner, contribute fair-share support to the University, and sustain adequate reserves for future growth.
Compensation: $19-23 per hour
Required Qualifications:
- 1-2 years experience in a supervisory role in a food service environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years experience in a supervisory role in a food service environment
- Experience working in a large volume operation, such as catering, university or similar – gross sales in excess of 1 million
- Basic Food Prep Experience
- Experience with staff training and employee scheduling
- Two or more years experience with mentoring, counseling, and disciplining staff
- Experience using POS to process payments
- Knowledge of essential food service equipment
- Certificate, or Technical Diploma or Associate’s Degree (or higher) in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related field
- ServSafe certification, Food Handler, or Manager certification
Location: Sandburg Dining Hall
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must submit:
A Resume addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications as listed above
Cover Letter
The search committee will not consider resumes and/or cover letters that fail to address the qualifications, or where explanations are unclear.
This posting will remain open until filled. The first initial review date for applications is: 09/30/2025. Applications submitted after 09/30/2025 may not be reviewed.
Contact Information:
Luke Messmann - HR Coordinator
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact [email protected] or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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What you'll do
- Oversees daily food service operations and performs food preparation activities to ensure customer satisfaction. Assigns and coordinates the activities of food service staff while adhering to food safety regulations.
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