Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Food service supervisors have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

• Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of staff who prepare, portion and serve food
• Estimate and order ingredients and supplies required for meal preparation
• Prepare food order summaries for chef according to requests from dieticians, patients in hospitals or other customers
• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage
• Train staff in job duties, and sanitation and safety procedures
• Supervise and check assembly of regular and special diet trays and delivery of food trolleys to hospital patients
• Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards
• May participate in the selection of food service staff and assist in the development of policies, procedures and budgets
• May plan cafeteria menus and determine related food and labour costs.

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Food service supervisors are employed and some of their main characteristics:

• Health care establishments
• Food service establishments
• Hospitals
• Catering companies
• Cafeterias