Food Preparation Supervisor

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Closing Date:

02/04/2027

Type of Position:

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:

OPS | NUTRI Lobby Cafe Team 1

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Food Preparation Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of food service personnel, directing food service activities, monitoring security and safety practices, coordinating the production and serving of food, ordering supplies, and the preparation of reports. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED plus two (2) years of experience in institutional or commercial food service operations, including one (1) year of supervisory experience required.
• Self-directed, flexible, and innovative.
• Good leadership and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or a related field.
• ServSafe Certified.
• Certified Dietary Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Performs all tasks of the cashier and the food preparation technician with proficiency.
• Helps staff prepare food, make coffee drinks, clean, cashier, and perform any other tasks that are necessary while providing outstanding customer service.
• Ensures that the staff is following recipes that are designed by management.
• Handles questions, concerns, and complaints.
• Trains and supervises all staff while following UAMS policies and procedures.
• Performs all register counting duties while following the policies and procedures, as well as, holds the staff accountable for the policies and procedures.
• Completes all documentation daily.
• Accurately records the temperatures of the coolers and food to ensure customer safety.
• Audits staff duties and completes daily cleaning checklists for inspection. 
• Performs other duties assigned.

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Continuously
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Walking: Frequently
• Bending, Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Stooping, or Reaching Overhead: Frequently
• Lifting and Carrying: 26–50 lbs.
• Pushing and Pulling: 26–50 lbs.
• Using Hands to Touch, Handle, or Feel: Continuously
• Talking: Continuously
• Hearing: Continuously
• Tasting or Smelling: Occasionally
• Reading, Concentrating, and Analytical Thinking: Continuously

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Physical Environment: Inside medical facility
• Noise Level: Loud

VISUAL REQUIREMENTS

• Color discrimination
• Depth perception
• Far visual acuity
• Near visual acuity

POTENTIAL HAZARDS

• Chemical
• Electrical
• Heavy machinery

Work Environment

• Physical Environment: Inside medical facility
• Noise Level: Loud

Visual Requirements

• Color discrimination
• Depth perception
• Far visual acuity
• Near visual acuity

Hazards

• Chemical
• Electrical
• Heavy machinery

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes