Part-Time Shift Supervisor, IU Dining and Hospitality

Indiana University
Indiana University

People & HR, Operations

Bloomington, IN, USA

USD 14.25-14.25 / hour

Posted on Jul 2, 2026

IU BLOOMINGTON HOSPITALITY (BA-HSPY-IUBLA)

IU Dining and Hospitality embraces and expands IU's core values of education, innovation, and tradition which embody the true spirit of Hoosier hospitality.

IU Dining and Hospitality supports the IU community and our guests by serving fresh, delicious, and sustainably sourced cuisine in welcoming dining halls and eateries.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

  • Assists in the distribution of labor in the dining unit, trains part-time dining staff, monitors quality of product and services and is responsible for opening and closing the facility as needed.
  • Works under the direct supervision of the dining unit management team and certified sous chef (or designated culinary leader where a sous chef is not assigned).
  • Assists in coordinating the placement of part-time staff.
  • Trains entry-level, part-time staff in the performance of their jobs and duties while ensuring that proper sanitation procedures, serving methods, and guest service standards are followed.
  • Monitors work performance of part-time staff for quality, accuracy, and completeness to ensure these meet department needs and standards.
  • Works to promote part-time employee development and growth.
  • Assists with the counting of weekly and monthly inventory.
  • Responds to and resolves guest complaints and concerns in order to maintain positive guest relations.
  • Works alongside front-line staff to meet operational needs in cases of short staffing or high-volume service periods.

EDUCATION

Required

  • General knowledge at the high school level

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

  • Experience as an IU Dining part-time employee for 10 consecutive weeks from date of hire. OR
  • Comparable experience outside of IU dining.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

  • Food Safety (ServSafe Food Handler) certification within 180 days from date of hire

SKILLS

Required

  • Knowledge of institutional food preparation equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Knowledge and practice of department standards for personal hygiene, health and safety and uniform wear.
  • Knowledge of standards as described in employee handbooks and department postings.
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions and ability to read and interpret recipes, worksheets, and menus.
  • Strong communication skills.

Preferred

  • Possess knowledge of institutional food preparation equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Knowledge and practice of department standards for personal hygiene, health and safety and uniform wear.
  • Knowledge of standards as described in employee handbooks and department postings.
  • Able to understand and follow written or oral instructions and able to read and interpret recipes, worksheets, and menus.
  • Strong communication skills.

This position requires tasks typically associated with back-of-the-house food service work and cleaning/ware washing. It involves periods of both sedentary work and times of frequent movement about the workspace. Using commercial kitchen equipment and tools, moving supplies weighing from 20-50 pounds, and effective communication skills are necessary. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. This role also will work indoors around both hot and cold temperatures and loud noises. This role involves handling meat and plant-based food products as well as a variety of ingredients that may include some or all of the top 9 allergens in the preparation of menu items and during the course of cleaning and ware-washing tasks. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Students who are eligible for Federal Work-Study are encouraged to apply. To check your eligibility, log in to your Student Center (SIS) and navigate to the Financials section of your account. There, you can review your financial aid package and confirm your work-study status.

*Applicants will be assigned to an IU Dining location. Work location preference will be taken into consideration when making assignments, but final assignments will be made according to business needs. Internal applicants should expect to be placed at their current work location.

Bloomington, Indiana

$14.25 per hour

Flexible work schedule

Up to 29 hours per week

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
  • Health savings account with generous IU contributions
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Basic group life insurance paid by IU
  • Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
  • Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
  • Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
  • 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
  • Generous paid time off plans
  • Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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