To work as a food service worker supervisor, you must:

Have a high school diploma or GED;

Complete on-the-job training;

Have good interpersonal and communication skills; and

Have work experience in the food service industry.

For most food service worker supervisors there are no formal education requirements beyond high school. However, some supervisors have a bachelor's degree.

Generally, work a set schedule. They may work "split shifts." For example, they might work from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., with time off in between.

May work part time or full time. Most work full time, about 40 hours a week.

May work evenings, weekends, or holidays.

May work more conventional hours if employed in institutional food service facilities, such as schools.

FOOD SERVICE WORK SUPERVISORS will:

Hire, train, and supervise other employees.

Have years of work experience.

Often interact with customers.

May work split shifts.

Are usually promoted to this position.

Some have a bachelor's degree.

FOOD SERVICE WORK SUPERVISORS frequently:

Stand or walk for long periods of time.

Repeat the same movements.

Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

It is important that FOOD SERVICE WORK SUPERVISORS be able to:

Speak clearly so listeners can understand.

Understand the speech of another person.

See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.