Jobs / Physical work / 35-1012.00

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

US jobs
1,223,240
Median wage
$44,080 a year
Job family
Physical work

Can agents do the work of first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers?

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Typical tasks

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  • Resolve customer complaints regarding food service.
  • Train workers in food preparation, and in service, sanitation, and safety procedures.
  • Assign duties, responsibilities, and work stations to employees in accordance with work requirements.
  • Present bills and accept payments.
  • Perform various financial activities, such as cash handling, deposit preparation, and payroll.
  • Supervise and participate in kitchen and dining area cleaning activities.
  • Recommend measures for improving work procedures and worker performance to increase service quality and enhance job safety.
  • Specify food portions and courses, production and time sequences, and workstation and equipment arrangements.
  • Control inventories of food, equipment, smallware, and liquor, and report shortages to designated personnel.
  • Observe and evaluate workers and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service, and complete disciplinary write-ups.
  • Analyze operational problems, such as theft and wastage, and establish procedures to alleviate these problems.
  • Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards.
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