The Food Services Supervisor I position performs the duties similar to that of a Banquet Captain in the hospitality industry. This position is a member of the Degrees Catering team, which provides catering services for events across the University campus and in our Cadboro Commons Conference Centre.
Under general supervision of the Manager, coordinates the food serving operation of Degrees Catering, including allocating, scheduling and monitoring the work of designated staff and ensuring that the quantity and quality of food served meets established standards.
This position is subject to layoff.
This position requires Food Safe Certification, Serving it Right and a Valid Drivers License.
$21.87 - $22.15 an hour
Job Summary
This position supervises the set up of dining areas, steam tables and serving counters prior to scheduled serving times; supervises staff involved in preparing and serving food, ensuring adequate quantities and quality of food and supplies in designated serving areas; directs cleaning activities of staff and performs cleaning duties as required; maintains established standards of proper food handling, sanitation and safety; requisitions food and supplies from internal sources to meet daily requirements; takes inventory as required; delivers food supplies and equipment to and from dining areas, kitchen, storerooms and refrigerators; loads and cleans steam table as required; responds to requests and complaints from users concerning food service; performs cashier duties according to shift requirements; keeps records as required. Additionally, may assist in the selection of employees of lesser classification and is responsible for first level discipline and performance appraisals; ensures job training and orientation is provided to new employees; organizes and schedules work load. This position may also be responsible for lock-up procedure and ensuring the security of a cash float, and may prepare and serve food. Performs other related work as required.
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have:
- a working knowledge of personal hygiene standards,
- effective sanitation and housekeeping procedures and operation of standard kitchen appliances and equipment;
- the ability to establish efficient work methods;
- supervise, instruct and maintain cooperative working relations with others;
- organizational ability; experience in preparing and serving food in an institution, hotel or restaurant;
- good oral and written communication skills;
- ability to determine the quality of foods served and direct staff in the attractive presentation of foods;
- ability to handle cash accurately.
- Good physical health; must be prepared to take a medical examination.
- May require Serving It Right Certification by the British Columbia Liquor Control Board, depending on work location.
UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity.
Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact Belinda Fontes, HR Programs and Project Manager, at uviccareers@uvic.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
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