Food Service Supervisor - Rialto Dining

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Full Consideration Date:

6/26/2026

Job Description:

Be a part of UNI's award winning dining program as a Food Service Supervisor at the Rialto in Towers Center! This is a first shift swing position scheduled to work Monday-Friday with rotating weekends.

Under general supervision, the food service supervisor directs, supervises, and coordinates the production, distribution, and service of quality menu items; plans and prepares work schedules and daily production assignments; consults with food service supervisors and managers to coordinate operations; orients, trains, assigns work and evaluates work of student and Merit staff; maintains sanitation and safety standards; determines set-up of service areas; maintains inventory controls; recommends menu changes; responds to inquiries and concerns from staff and customers; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

High school graduation or equivalent and two years of directly related food distribution experience; or any equivalent combination of post high school education and experience providing a knowledge or background in institutional food service distribution.

Position Details:

Job Category: Merit Supervisory

Type of Position: Regular

Service Schedule: 9-months; schedule follows the academic year from August to May with opportunity to work additional hours during the summer.

Shift: First Shift

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday with rotating weekends

Pay Grade: 8 (advanced start step of 5)

Starting Hourly Rate: $22.80 hr.

Application Instructions:

All application materials received by June 26, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. A resume and cover letter are not required for this position but can be attached when applying. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

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