Food Service Shift Lead

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Job Title:

Food Service Shift Lead

Department:

University Hospital | Food Service Administration

Responsibilities:

    • Coordinate and direct daily operations in assigned areas.
    • Under supervision of the Nutrition Services Assistant/Associate Director, ensure timely service that meets standards.
    • Supervise, coordinate, and participate in activities of nutrition aides, sales assistants, and kitchen personnel.
    • Build partnerships with other departments.
    • Lead and train service staff in patient care and retail cafes.
    • Enforce quality standards.
    • Requisition food and food-related products.
    • Manage sanitation plan where applicable and assist with policy/procedure development.
    • Act as a frontline supervisor, supporting operations and optimizing labor efficiency.
    • Integrate functions within areas and across the department.

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Minimum Education Required:

  • Per Classified Civil Service specifications or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Education Required:

  • Per Classified Civil Service specifications or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Required Qualifications:

  • Training and Experience:
    • 600 hours of training in the operation of kitchen equipment (or 6 months of experience).
    • 600 hours of training in food preparation (or 6 months of experience).
    • 6 courses in supervision (or 6 months of experience).
    • 6 courses in food management (or 6 months of experience).
    • 1 course in budgeting (or 1 month of experience).
    • 1 course in bookkeeping (or 1 month of experience).
    • Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Preferred:
    • 1-3 years of management experience.

Additional Information:

Location:

University Hospital - Rhodes Hall (0354)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

Varying Shifts

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When was the Food Service Shift Lead job at osu posted?
This Food Service Shift Lead position at osu was posted on Sep 23, 2026. Apply as soon as possible โ€” early applications are often reviewed first.
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