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Food Service Supervisors  (NOC 6212)
Northeast Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Food service supervisors, supervise, direct and co-ordinate 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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Food service supervisors perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Supervise, co-ordinate 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 methods to meet work schedules
  • 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.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Sudbury, Elliot Lake, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Timmins, Algo, Blind River, Capreol, Cobalt, Englehart, Espanola, Garson Junction, Haileybury, Hearst, Iroquois Falls, Kapuskasing, Kirkland Lake, Mattawa, New Liskeard, Nickel Centre, Parry Sound, Powassan, Temiskaming Shores, Thessalon, Valley East, Blezard Valley, Carol Richard Park, Connaught Hill, Dowling, Elmview, Finntown, Flake, Guilletville, Hanmer, Laurentien, Levack, Lively, McCrea Heights, Naughton, Parkwood, Pinecrest, Porcupine, Pottsville, South Porcupine, Val Caron, Val Therese

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Education & Job Requirements for Food Service Supervisors in Northeast Region

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

Skills Requirements

There are often specific abilities, aptitudes and knowledge that are prerequisites to obtain employment in an occupation.

Most employers who advertise are looking for workers who have the following experience and skills:

Experience:
1-2 years

Specific Skills:
Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff who prepare and portion food. Ensure food service and quality control. Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage.

Additional Skills:
Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures. Establish methods to meet work schedules.

Essential Skills:
Working with others, oral communication, problem solving, decision making and finding information.

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Local Training

Many workers are trained on the job.
Most universities and colleges in Ontario offer educational programs related to hospitality and food. For more information on training opportunities at Ontario universities and colleges, please refer to the following websites:
http://www.electronicinfo.ca
www.ontariocolleges.ca.

Private career colleges in Ontario may also have programs related to this occupation. More information can be found on the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities website at: http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/, when searched under 'Ontario Private Career College Search Service'.

[ Report Publication Date: 2012-12-06 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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