Food Service Supervisor

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time

Oklahoma City, OK

Educational Services

About the position

The Food Service Supervisor is responsible for managing kitchen operations and ensuring the preparation of nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 12 months to 6 years. This role involves planning meals in accordance with child nutrition guidelines, maintaining kitchen sanitation, managing inventory, and ensuring safe operations of kitchen equipment. The supervisor will also prepare food for special events and oversee staff in the food service industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage general kitchen operations and organization.
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children aged 12 months to 6 years using approved recipes.
• Plan meals in accordance with NAEYC and OKDHS child nutrition guidelines.
• Follow Oklahoma State Department of Health guidelines for commercial kitchens.
• Manage inventory of food and cleaning supplies, including ordering and purchasing.
• Ensure sanitation and safe operations of all kitchen equipment.
• Perform food preparation for field trips and family events.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in food services or related experience.
• Two years' experience supervising staff in the food service industry.
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification within 60 days of employment.
• Successful completion of ServSafe Manager's course within 90 days of employment and maintained every five years.
• Required annual training through OSU.
• Knowledge of child nutrition requirements.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment use and maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Organizational skills and methodical approach to tasks.
• Excellent standards of hygiene.

Nice-to-haves

• Vocational/Technical training in nutrition or a related field.
• Two years of meal planning and preparation in a school or childcare facility.

Benefits

• Hourly pay range of $13.00 - $17.50 depending on experience.
• Work schedule from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.