Mess Attendant Supervisor (Food Service Worker Supervisor)
About The Position
We're seeking a dependable, mission-driven Mess Attendant/Food Service Supervisor to help lead daily galley operations and to support the team. This is a working supervisor role, combining leadership, team training, and hands-on duties. A Day in the Life of a Mess Attendant Supervisor at CW Resources: Operate and oversee commercial dishwashing equipment to ensure efficient sanitation of dishware and utensils. Direct and support manual scrubbing and proper sanitization of cookware in accordance with health and safety standards. Supervise and assist front-of-house operations including dining area resets, trash removal, and maintaining cleanliness across service zones. Provide hands-on leadership and coaching, setting clear expectations and actively supporting team development. Ensure compliance and maintain team performance, reinforcing standards throughout the shift. Monitor team output and promote quality, safety, and sanitation protocols. Ensure proper use of protective equipment, proactively identify safety concerns, and report issues to the Project Manager. Verify completion of daily tasks, secure supplies, and ensure all work areas are organized and ready for the next shift.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on food service experience in high-volume or institutional settings.
- The supervisor's responsibilities include overseeing dining facilities, monitoring staff attendance, reporting absences, and conducting team routines.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Experience operating commercial dishwashing equipment and managing sanitation tasks.
- Familiarity with food safety and PPE standards; able to enforce compliance.
- Strong communication and organizational skills; able to follow orders and relay updates to the Project Manager.
- Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Weekends and holidays are required. Weekends might be on rotation. Shifts vary between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
- Supervising and operating a clipper room, Pots and pans room, and Dining room settings.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds regularly.
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods, often on hard or slippery surfaces.
- Frequent use of hands and arms for cleaning, lifting, and handling kitchen equipment.
- Requires bending, kneeling, and reaching to complete routine tasks.
- Exposure to hot surfaces, steam, dishwashing equipment, and occasional work in cold areas like refrigerators or freezers.
- The work environment may be noisy due to equipment and kitchen activity.
- Floors may be wet or humid-non-slip footwear may be required for safety.
- Regularly use cleaning chemicals; proper PPE, such as gloves and aprons, must be worn.
- Good vision, hearing, and hand coordination are needed for safe and efficient work.
Responsibilities
- Operate and oversee commercial dishwashing equipment to ensure efficient sanitation of dishware and utensils.
- Direct and support manual scrubbing and proper sanitization of cookware in accordance with health and safety standards.
- Supervise and assist front-of-house operations including dining area resets, trash removal, and maintaining cleanliness across service zones.
- Provide hands-on leadership and coaching, setting clear expectations and actively supporting team development.
- Ensure compliance and maintain team performance, reinforcing standards throughout the shift.
- Monitor team output and promote quality, safety, and sanitation protocols.
- Ensure proper use of protective equipment, proactively identify safety concerns, and report issues to the Project Manager.
- Verify completion of daily tasks, secure supplies, and ensure all work areas are organized and ready for the next shift.
- Overseeing dining facilities, monitoring staff attendance, reporting absences, and conducting team routines.
- Supervising and operating a clipper room, Pots and pans room, and Dining room settings.
Benefits
- Stay healthy and balanced with support from our Wellness Coordinator and health programs.
- Take pride in leading and training others while staying hands-on.
- Enjoy active, fast-paced work-no sitting behind a desk.
- Build valuable leadership experience in a high-volume setting.
- Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
- Telemedicine
- Retirement Plan & Match Options
- Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Social Assistance
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
