Food service supervisors
Career Overview
Food service supervisors:
- Supervise, direct and coordinate the activities of workers who prepare, portion and serve food
- Work in hospitals and other health-care facilities
- Work for cafeterias, catering companies and other food service businesses
Duties
Food service supervisors perform 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 for meal preparation
- Prepare food order summaries for chefs according to requests from dieticians, patients in hospitals or other customers
- Establish methods to meet work schedules
- Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and waste
- 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
- Make sure that food and service meet quality control standards
- May participate in the selection of food service staff and help with the development of policies, procedures and budgets
- May plan cafeteria menus and determine related food and labour costs
Earnings
Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.
Work Environment
# Workers Employed
9,485% Employed Full Time
47%Work typically takes place in an indoor environment, such as a cafeteria or canteen.
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Education, Training and Skills
- 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
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Food Sciences/Technology
- Nutrition and Dietary Related
- Hospitality/Tourism Management
Skills
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Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Motivating, developing and directing people as they work, and identifying the best people for the job.
Teaching others how to do something.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
9,485Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 300 | 3.2% |
| Kootenay | 295 | 3.1% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 5,950 | 62.8% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 145 | 1.5% |
| Northeast | 185 | 2.0% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 1,090 | 11.5% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 1,515 | 16.0% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2023-2033)
3,290Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2023-2033)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 20 | -0.1% |
| Kootenay | 100 | 1.2% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 2,330 | 1.4% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 30 | 1.5% |
| Northeast | 40 | 0.8% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 370 | 0.9% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 400 | 1.1% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2023-2033) |
|---|---|
| Accommodation And Food Services | 2,840 |
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 140 |
| Retail Trade | 90 |
| Manufacturing | 60 |
| Wholesale Trade | 30 |
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