Food service supervisors

Food service supervisors supervise, direct and coordinate the activities of workers who prepare, portion and serve food. They are employed by hospitals and other health care establishments and by cafeterias, catering companies and other food service establishments.

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Salary Information

National wage data for this occupation

Entry-level

CA$15.75

/hr

Typical

CA$19.00

/hr

Experienced

CA$27.69

/hr

Average: CA$20.59/hr

74.3% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits

Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.

Examples

Illustrative Examples

cafeteria supervisor
canteen supervisor
catering supervisor
food service supervisor

All Examples

cafeteria supervisor
canteen supervisor
catering supervisor
food assembly supervisor
food concession supervisor
food service supervisor
hospital food service supervisor
kitchen manager
railway dining car food service supervisor
shift manager - fast food restaurant
swing manager - fast food restaurant
unit supervisor - food services

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
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.

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Completion of a community college program in food service administration, hotel and restaurant management or related discipline or Several years of experience in food preparation or service are required.