Food Service Supervisors
(NOC 6311)
in All Sales and ServiceFood service supervisors, supervise, direct, and coordinate the activities of workers who prepare, portion, and serve food. They work for hospitals and other health care institutions and by cafeterias, catering companies and other food service organizations.
Job Outlook
Good
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Compared to: All Sales and Service
The employment outlook over the next few years for this occupational group is “good”, which indicates the chances of a qualified individual finding work is better than average when compared to other occupations in Nova Scotia. This is a fairly large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities occur fairly regularly. The number employed in this occupation is expected to grow moderately over the next few years, which will likely provide some additional opportunities for employment. With a small percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are not expected to be a major contributor to employment opportunities over the coming years. Food Service Supervisors most commonly work full-time hours.
The median employment income for 52% of Food Service Supervisors who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $23,993. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)
Hourly Pay
$12.55
Minimum$13.18
Median$17.79
MaximumAnnual Pay
$6,667
Minimum$20,562
Median$34,294
MaximumCompared to: All Sales and Service
Hourly Pay
$12.55
Minimum$18.36
Median$22.50
MaximumAnnual Pay
$2,949
Minimum$16,629
Median$45,086
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Food service supervisors, supervise, direct, and coordinate the activities of workers who prepare, portion, and serve food. They work for hospitals and other health care institutions and by cafeterias, catering companies and other food service organizations.
Job duties
Food service supervisors:
- Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the activities of staff that 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.
- Create ways 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.
- Make sure 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.
Sample job titles
- cafeteria supervisor
- catering supervisor
- food service supervisor
- hospital food service supervisor
- shift manager, fast food restaurant
- unit supervisor - food services
Skills
Supervisory, organizational, leadership, and effective communications skills are essential. You must be observant, responsible, and able to enforce rules and regulations. As supervisor, you will be required to resolve problems and address the concerns of unhappy customers. Services, product lines and sales methods may change frequently. You must be prepared to keep informed and adapt to change.
Job requirements
- High school is usually required.
- 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.
Other considerations
Employment opportunities are likely to be affected by economic conditions in the area, rising as the economy improves and falling when it declines. People in these jobs should be prepared to keep up with changes in product lines and sales methods. Annual incomes will depend upon many factors, including the product being sold, industry, location, qualifications, and the number of staff being supervised.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Sales and Service
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
North Shore
Cape Breton
Annapolis Valley
Southern
Compared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Accommodation and food services
Health care and social assistance
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
What is the age of Employment?
15-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
Compared to: All Sales and Service
15-24
45-54
25-34
55-64
35-44
Top levels of education
High school
$19,781 median annual incomeCollege certificate or diploma
$20,390 median annual incomeBachelor's degree
$25,841 median annual incomeLess than high school
$18,954 median annual incomeTrades certificate
$27,332 median annual incomeCompared to: All Sales and Service
High school
$15,705 median annual incomeLess than high school
$9,866 median annual incomeCollege certificate or diploma
$20,644 median annual incomeBachelor's degree
$21,262 median annual incomeTrades certificate
$21,234 median annual incomeEducation & training
Adult high school/secondary diploma programs
This program is typically offered at the high school level.The Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) administers, coordinates, and supports the development and delivery of adult education programs through learning partners in Nova Scotia. Our learning partners include the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations that offer tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED, empowering Nova Scotians to achieve their learning and employment goals.
Institutions providing this program
Siège Social: 1695, Route 1
Pointe-de-l'Église, NS B0W 1M0
(902) 769-2114
PO Box 220
Halifax, NS B3J 2M4
(866) 679-6722
Various, NS
Various, NS
Foodservice systems administration/management
This program may be offered at the college, trades, or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that focuses on the principles and practices relating to the administration of food service systems in institutional settings, and that prepares individuals to manage such operations in public and private facilities. These programs include courses in human nutrition, food safety, the design and organization of food service systems, purchasing, personnel management, and related business practices.
Hotel, motel, and restaurant management
This program is typically offered at the trades/college level.This instructional program class includes any instructional program that prepares individuals to manage operations and facilities that provide food and/or lodging services to the traveling public. These programs include courses in hospitality industry principles; supplies purchasing, storage, and control; hotel and restaurant facilities design and planning; hospitality industry law; personnel management and labour relations; financial management; facilities management; marketing and sale promotion strategies; convention and event management; front desk operations; and applications to specific types of hotel, motel, and/or restaurant operations.
Institutions providing this program
21 Woodlawn Road
Dartmouth, NS B2W 2R7
(902) 491-4900
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