Food Preparation Supervisor

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Preparation Supervisor supervises food service personnel and directs food service activities at the UAMS Lobby Cafe. The role monitors security and safety practices, coordinates food production and service, orders supplies, and prepares reports. It is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

The supervisor assists with food preparation, coffee drinks, cleaning, cashiering, and other necessary tasks while providing customer service. The position trains and supervises staff, ensures recipes and UAMS policies and procedures are followed, handles questions and complaints, completes register-counting duties and daily documentation, monitors cooler and food temperatures, and audits staff duties and cleaning checklists.

The position works inside a medical facility in a loud environment. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in institutional or commercial food service operations, including one year of supervisory experience.
• Self-directed, flexible, and innovative.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or a related field.
• ServSafe certification.
• Certified Dietary Manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform cashier and food preparation technician tasks proficiently.
• Help staff prepare food, make coffee drinks, clean, cashier, and perform other necessary tasks while providing outstanding customer service.
• Ensure staff follow recipes designed by management.
• Handle questions, concerns, and complaints.
• Train and supervise staff while following UAMS policies and procedures.
• Perform register-counting duties according to policy and hold staff accountable for policies and procedures.
• Complete all documentation daily.
• Accurately record cooler and food temperatures to ensure customer safety.
• Audit staff duties and complete daily cleaning checklists for inspection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution match of up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED