First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.
At a Glance
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers earns a median of $42,010/yr with +6.0% projected growth. Typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent. Top skills: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook.
$42,010/yr
+6.0%
184
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Skills (8)
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Knowledge (7)
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Abilities (6)
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Technology (6)
Work Activities (28)
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
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