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
Vacancies in this occupation are often filled through internal promotions. However, due to the shortage of workers in the food services industry, public job postings have become more common. Some employers are willing to hire new employees in a lower occupation, such as server or food counter attendant, with the intention of training for a supervisor role. Opportunities are abundant throughout the province, though hours may be part-time or irregular.
Hourly Pay
$13.60
Minimum$14.50
Median$29.50
MaximumAnnual Pay
$6,667
Minimum$20,562
Median$34,294
MaximumCompared to: All Sales and Service
Hourly Pay
$12.95
Minimum$15.00
Median$25.60
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
$20,382 median annual incomeNorth Shore
$21,640 median annual incomeCape Breton
$20,438 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
$21,700 median annual incomeSouthern
$19,440 median annual incomeCompared 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 Diploma
$20,390 median annual incomeBachelor
$25,841 median annual incomeLess than high school
$18,954 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$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 Diploma
$20,644 median annual incomeBachelor
$21,262 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$21,234 median annual incomeEducation & training
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
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