Madison,WI,USA-based Food Service Supervisor-$22.5 Per HOUR Opening

University Housing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a dynamic and integral part of the campus community, dedicated to providing exceptional dining and culinary services for residents, students, faculty, staff, and visitors. As part of the University Housing Dining and Culinary Services team, the department offers a diverse range of affordable meal options made from locally sourced ingredients, innovative dining experiences, and a commitment to sustainable practices. This includes marketplace-style dining venues across six campus buildings, convenience stores, coffeehouses, franchises, catering services, and a Central Production and Bakery operation. Additionally, the department manages a 1-acre Campus Farm within the Eagle Heights Community Garden that supplies fresh vegetables used in menus, grab-and-go items, and the Electric Eats Food Truck, emphasizing the importance of fresh, farm-to-table ingredients. The Food Service Supervisor role within this environment is a leadership position responsible for overseeing the production of safe, quality food in a high-volume, fast-paced student residential dining and catering setting. The supervisor ensures adherence to predetermined menus, production sheets, and recipes while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations and policies. Candidates in this role should excel in culinary skills and customer service, providing guidance and support to student workers and food service staff, and ensuring that all food products meet stringent quality and safety standards. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking food (including display cooking), managing catering logistics, interacting with customers in English to provide product knowledge and accommodate allergen requirements, and driving food delivery trucks as needed to transport staff and supplies efficiently. This full-time, regular, ongoing position typically involves working five 8-hour shifts per week, which may fall on any day of the week, including weekends with possible rotation. Work schedules are flexible and may adjust seasonally, especially during summer and winter breaks to align with operational and customer needs. The job requires on-site work at designated campus locations, contributing directly to the vibrant community atmosphere found in University Housing dining facilities. The compensation for this role starts at $22.50 per hour or higher based on candidate qualifications, with added benefits such as night and weekend shift differentials, a complimentary meal for every shift, and a $1,000 referral bonus for hiring referrals. Additional employee benefits include generous vacation, holidays, sick leave, competitive insurance plans, savings accounts, and retirement benefits, all supporting the well-being and security of team members. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of food service experience in a professional kitchen environment, current or attainable ServSafe certification, and a valid driver’s license that meets University of Wisconsin Risk Management standards. Preferred qualifications include supervisory experience and more extensive food service background within kitchen or catering operations. The role involves maintaining high standards for cleanliness and safety in kitchen equipment and work areas, delivering exceptional customer service, and coordinating daily activities of the food service team. University of Wisconsin-Madison values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating a welcoming environment for individuals from all backgrounds. The institution promotes equal employment opportunities and encourages all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or veteran status. Applicants are reminded that this is a position of trust and employment will be subject to an initial and periodic criminal background checks. The university also supports applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process due to disability or pregnancy. In summary, this Food Service Supervisor position offers a rewarding opportunity to join a dedicated culinary team serving the UW-Madison community, combining culinary leadership, operational management, and customer engagement in a supportive and innovative environment. If you are passionate about food service and leadership within a university setting, this role invites you to contribute to a vibrant dining experience that values quality, sustainability, and exceptional service.

• High school diploma preferred
• Two years of food service experience in a professional kitchen setting
• Current ServSafe certification or ability to be certified within the first six months of appointment
• Valid driver's license meeting UW Risk Management standards preferred for in-unit positions and required for catering positions