Food service supervisors

Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities ofstaff who prepare, portion and serve food

Estimate and order ingredients and supplies requiredfor meal preparation

Prepare food order summaries for chef according torequests from dieticians, patients in hospitals or othercustomers

Establish work schedules and procedures

Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage

Train staff in job duties, and sanitation and safetyprocedures

Supervise and check assembly of regular and specialdiet trays and delivery of food trolleys to hospitalpatients

Ensure that food and service meet quality controlstandards

May participate in the selection of food service staffand assist in the development of policies, proceduresand budgets

May plan cafeteria menus and determine related foodand labour costs.