Unit Supervisor

Req Id: 43201

Job Title: Unit Supervisor

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

This position will serve as a working supervisor for an assigned operation, ensuring it operates in accordance with the set standards, including customer service, food quality, and cleanliness. Oversee all operations, including financial, record keeping, hiring, training, quality, customer service, store operating standards, and procedures, forecasting production needs, planning food production, ordering, stocking and merchandizing, inventory, scheduling, health and safety issues, point of sale procedures, opening procedures, closing procedures, and emergency procedures. Participate in day-to-day operations. Maintain effective communication with customers, employees, and supervisors.

What We're Looking For:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Four years of food service experience is required with a minimum of six months' experience in supervision.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience, and an equivalent combination of culinary education and related food and/or retail experience will be considered.
• ServSafe certified or ability to obtain certification with university assistance within one year of beginning employment
• Stable work history with a good attendance record
• Must have high work standards and productivity, strong interpersonal and intercultural skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and customers
• Ability to perform basic math functions
• Ability to lift, carry, stand, walk, reach, and stoop extensively
• Knowledge of sanitation requirements
• Ability to meet daily deadlines
• Teamwork, particularly with individuals from different viewpoints and backgrounds
• Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and email

What is helpful:

Bachelor's degree in HTM, Business Administration or relevant field. Experience with ordering, pars, Cbord and staff training.

Additional Information:

• To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary
• https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• EOE: Purdue University is an EO/EA University
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Who We Are at Purdue University:

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.

Education

Typically requires a high school diploma/GED

Experience

Minimum of 4 years of experience

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Posting Start Date: 7/24/26