Job at a glance
The Dining Services Supervisor assists in directing the operations of the Marketplace, The Spencer Grill, and the Marketplace Dish room to ensure high-quality food and service. This position supervises and trains student staff; reviews, assigns wage rates, and approves student payroll using ADP software; and schedules all student employees using WhenToWork scheduling software. The Dining Services Supervisor also reconciles daily cash receipts and prepares daily deposits for the Cashier's Office.
Additional responsibilities include assisting with student training and ensuring compliance with all federal, state, college, and departmental standards related to food safety, sanitation, and operations. Maintaining adequate inventories of food and supplies is essential to the efficient operation of Dining Services. Success in this role requires effective verbal and written communication, including timely communication regarding staffing levels and needs, operational changes, discrepancies, equipment issues, and personnel matters to the appropriate individuals.
It is also critical to maintain accurate and up-to-date student employee documentation. This position requires excellent personal hygiene, a professional appearance, and a willingness to work alongside staff in a hands-on supervisory capacity. This is a working supervisory position within the Marketplace, Marketplace Dish room, and The Spencer Grill. Key Responsibilities Hire, schedule (using WhenToWork), train, and develop all Dining Services student employees.
Review, assign wage rates, and approve student payroll using ADP. Communicate effectively with students, co-workers, cashiers, and the management team, keeping them informed of shift changes, student employee personnel matters, and end-of-shift reports. Prepare job references and other documents related to the position. Use Microsoft Teams and other computer applications to communicate with student staff, review payroll, and manage employee schedules.
Prepare daily deposits and reconcile cash drawers. Order assigned food and supplies. Conduct routine walkthroughs to assess inventory needs and place orders accordingly. Implement and ensure compliance with all safety and sanitation policies and procedures in accordance with federal, state, college, and departmental regulations. ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE Grinnell College is a top-ranking private liberal arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility.
We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.