Food Service Supervisor -Sanitation Department

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The department supports patients, visitors, and employees by delivering high-quality food service operations that contribute to an exceptional customer experience and a safe, efficient dining environment. The Supv, Food Service plays a critical role in overseeing daily food service operations, maintaining service excellence, and ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.

As a key leader within UT MD Anderson, the Supv, Food Service is responsible for supervising staff, coordinating operational workflows, and supporting customer-focused service delivery. The Supv, Food Service works closely with team members to maintain operational efficiency, while the Supv, Food Service also supports inventory management, quality assurance initiatives, financial controls, and employee development.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's Degree in Hotel or Restaurant Management, Institutional Management, Food and Nutrition, or a related field, along with extensive hotel or restaurant management experience. Preferred candidates possess strong proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software and may hold a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential and a valid Texas driver's license. Demonstrated leadership, customer service excellence, food safety knowledge, and operational management experience are highly desirable.

Salary Range (40-hour work week):
Minimum $25.48/hour
- Midpoint $31.73/hour
- Maximum $37.98/hour

Work Location:

Onsite. (Sanitation Department) - Multi-site coverage.

The typical work schedule is 12pm - 8:30pm (must be flexible and weekends as needed). Training hours will be Monday
- Friday and requires shift flexibility the first 8 weeks.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

• Supervise daily operations to ensure adequate staffing, consistent standards, and timely meal service for patients, guests, and customers
• Oversee assigned workflows to support throughput, accuracy, customer satisfaction, cleaning, sanitation, and policy compliance
• Provide hands‑on support for meal service setups, deliveries, order requirements, event specifications, food quality, and sanitation practices
• Assume operational responsibility during management absences and make independent decisions using established procedures and checklists
• Coordinate purchasing, distribution, and restocking activities for assigned service areas
• Conduct weekly and as‑needed inventories, complete ordering and requisitions, and review performance metrics
• Ensure service stations are fully stocked, merchandised, and equipped for meal periods
• Identify equipment issues and coordinate repairs, maintenance, and cleaning to minimize disruptions

• Create, adjust, and publish staffing schedules to meet operational requirements across service areas
• Respond promptly to call‑offs and unexpected volume changes
• Manage and approve employee time records in Kronos according to departmental guidelines
• Promote employee engagement through communication, mentoring, accountability, and recognition
• Train employees on…