Dining Services Shift Supervisor Pay:

$18.00 per hour

Location:

Tulsa, OK |

Retirement Community Schedule:

Open & Close Availability Required | 7:00 AM - 7:00

PM Operating Window Job Type:

Temp-to-Hire Job Order #: 139974 Position Overview Stand-By Personnel is seeking an experienced Dining Services Shift Supervisor to oversee daily food service operations within a retirement community in Tulsa. This position provides hands-on leadership to kitchen and dining employees while ensuring meals are prepared and served on schedule and that sanitation, food safety, and customer service standards are consistently maintained. The ideal candidate has previous food service leadership experience, understands high-volume or quantity food production, and is comfortable supervising employees in a fast-paced kitchen and dining environment. This role requires open and close availability within the 7:00 AM-7:00 PM operating schedule . Required Experience & Skills Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a food service environment Experience with quantity food production, kitchen operations, or food service management Knowledge of sanitation and food safety requirements Strong customer service and team leadership skills Ability to coordinate employees and delegate responsibilities effectively Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to multitask and make timely decisions during busy meal periods Ability to remain professional and effective under pressure High school diploma or equivalent preferred Must successfully pass required background screening Open and close availability required Essential Duties & Responsibilities Supervise kitchen and dining services employees during assigned shifts Provide clear direction and daily work assignments to staff Ensure employees are present, properly uniformed, and following department standards Monitor food preparation and meal service throughout the shift Ensure meals are prepared and served according to established schedules Coordinate workflow between kitchen and dining personnel Monitor staffing levels and identify potential coverage issues Communicate staffing concerns to Dining Services management Help maintain efficient operations during busy meal-service periods Coordinate catering, special meals, and dining events Ensure special events are properly staffed and organized Maintain professional communication with employees, residents, guests, and management Perform additional Dining Services responsibilities as assigned Staff Supervision & Leadership Provide day-to-day supervision of food service employees Assist with new employee orientation and training Coach employees on service, sanitation, and department expectations Help maintain accountability and consistent performance Delegate responsibilities according to operational needs Provide performance support and feedback to employees Address initial employee disciplinary matters in the absence of the Dining Services Manager Communicate employee concerns and performance issues to management Encourage teamwork and professional communication throughout the department Food Service & Resident Experience Monitor meal preparation and service for timeliness and quality Help ensure residents receive professional and courteous service Maintain an organized and customer-focused dining environment Address immediate service concerns when they arise Coordinate with kitchen and dining staff to maintain smooth meal service Support special meals, catering functions, and resident events Promote a positive dining experience for residents and guests Sanitation & Food Safety Responsibilities Maintain cleanliness throughout kitchen and dining areas Conduct sanitation checks during assigned shifts Ensure employees follow established food safety procedures Monitor compliance with applicable health and sanitation requirements Ensure proper cleaning procedures are followed Identify and communicate potential sanitation or safety concerns Report equipment maintenance problems to management Reinforce safe operation of food service equipment Maintain strict adherence to workplace and food safety standards Administrative Responsibilities Review employee schedules and identify coverage needs Communicate scheduling concerns to management Complete assigned clerical and administrative tasks Maintain clear shift communication with management and other supervisors Document operational or employee concerns as required Assist with coordinating staffing for special events and catering functions Preferred Qualifications Retirement community or senior living food service experience Healthcare dining experience Hospitality or institutional food service experience Previous Dining Services Supervisor experience Commercial kitchen leadership experience Quantity food production experience Employee scheduling experience Catering and special-event coordination experience Customer service leadership experience Basic clerical and administrative skills Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk frequently throughout the shift Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull food service supplies and equipment Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and repetitive physical activity Ability to safely work around commercial kitchen equipment Comfortable working in hot, cold, and fast-paced kitchen environments Ability to remain active throughout busy meal-service periods Work Environment Retirement community commercial kitchen and dining environment Regular interaction with residents, guests, kitchen employees, dining staff, supervisors, and management Exposure to commercial cooking equipment, cleaning chemicals, heat, cold, and busy meal-service periods Combination of hands-on supervision, customer service, sanitation monitoring, and administrative responsibilities Strict adherence to sanitation, food safety, and workplace safety procedures required Why You'll Want This Opportunity Starting pay of $18.00/hour Long-term temp-to-hire opportunity Weekly pay Leadership role within a retirement community dining operation Opportunity to supervise and develop kitchen and dining employees Build experience with scheduling, sanitation, food safety, and quantity food production Hands-on involvement with catering and special resident events Excellent opportunity for an experienced food service professional looking to advance into Dining Services Management Ready to Apply? Apply today for immediate consideration or call/text 918-582-0522 for more information. You can also apply in person at: Stand-By Personnel - Tulsa Skilled Division 1531 E. 2nd St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Monday-Friday | 8 AM - 4 PM