Title: Food Service Supervisor- Union Kitchen

Employee Classification: Food Service Supervisor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Dining Service

Department: UNT-Catering-163730

Job Location: Denton

Salary: salary commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

It’s About the Food!
Why work for UNT Dining? Our employees explain. – YouTube

As the largest self-supported food service department in North Texas, UNT Dining Services is setting the standard for campus dining. With five Dining Halls, more than 20 retail locations, an upscale restaurant, a hydroponic garden, a central scratch bakery, and full-service catering, the department is led by a team of professionally trained chefs and hospitality experts. UNT is recognized as a national leader in university dining, known for its innovative, trendsetting approach and award-winning culinary talent.

UNT Dining Services is home to Mean Greens Café, the nation’s first 100% vegan collegiate dining hall, and Kitchen West, Texas’ first and only university dining hall certified Free From™ the Big 8 food allergens and gluten. In 2021, UNT introduced Eagle Landing, the university’s first standalone dining hall, inspired by urban food halls and featuring seven distinct restaurant concepts—all available for a single Meal Plan swipe.

Recognized for excellence, UNT was ranked No. 2 nationwide for best college food by Delish.com. The department is also the proud recipient of the prestigious Loyal E. Horton Award and the Vegan Recipe Award from the National Association of College and University Food Services. As a founding member of the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative, UNT plays an active role in pioneering research on plant-forward diets, food waste reduction, and consumer food choices, all while advancing the principles of healthy, sustainable menus.

Position Overview

The Food Service Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of food service Union Kitchen on campus, ensuring a high standard of food quality, customer service, and operational efficiency. This role involves supervising and coordinating staff, maintaining food safety and cleanliness standards, and ensuring compliance with university policies, health codes, and safety regulations. The supervisor works to deliver a positive dining experience for students, faculty, and staff by upholding service excellence, managing inventory, and ensuring smooth operation of the food service kitchen and outlets. The position requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all campus community members.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED equivalent and two years' of experience in institutional or commercial food preparation, including one year of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, or training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions; ability to direct and manage the work of others. Ability to work from written menus, standard recipes and oral instructions. Ability to maintain records and complete forms accurately. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to complete tasks (example: checking orders for quantity). Considerable knowledge of the materials, methods, and equipment used in preparing food on a large scale. Considerable knowledge of health hazards in food preparation and service, and knowledge of necessary precautionary measures. Knowledge of food values and menu planning. Ability to train personnel in the care and use of equipment and in standard practices and methods used in largescale food service. Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team at UNT Dining Services. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to contribute to our vibrant campus community while demonstrating the following qualities:
- Two years of supervisory experience.
- Great work ethic.
- Eager to excel and grow with our exciting UNT Dining operations.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• The Food Service Supervisor ensures operational standards for food preparation, presentation, and safety are consistently met through managerial oversight. This includes supervising staff to guarantee adherence to established procedures, while ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations at all times. 
• Quality control. Spot check during production of catering and retail food items against established standards. Ensure catering items and retail food items are completed in timely manner and all items are accounted for prior to delivery. 
• Food Safety. Oversee and engage in food preparation, storage, handling and serving to ensure compliance with all food safety regulations. 
• Training. Provide staff with training on food preparation and safety procedures according to established recipes. 
• Record keeping. Ensuring proper temperature controls through logging and documentation. Ensuring consistent use of internal order guides and established deadlines. 
• Assesses service quality and customer satisfaction through established checkpoints. Upholds high standards for food quality and service to ensure a consistently excellent dining experience for all customers. 
• Adheres to all University policies, health codes, and safety standards, regularly reviewing practices to ensure adherence. 

Work Schedule:

Hours Vary

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.