Main duties
People in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties.
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of staff who prepare, portion and serve food
- Estimate and order ingredients and supplies required for meal preparation
- Prepare food order summaries for chef according to requests from dieticians, patients in hospitals or other customers
- Establish work schedules and procedures
- Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage
- Train staff in job duties, and sanitation and safety procedures
- Supervise and check assembly of regular and special diet trays and delivery of food trolleys to hospital patients
- Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards
- May participate in the selection of food service staff and assist in the development of policies, procedures and budgets
- May plan cafeteria menus and determine related food and labour costs
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required
- Completion of a community college program in food service administration, hotel and restaurant management or related discipline or Several years of experience in food preparation or service are required
Job titles in NOC 62020
12 job titles are classified in this unit group.
- cafeteria supervisor
- canteen supervisor
- catering supervisor
- food assembly supervisor
- food concession supervisor
- food service supervisor
- hospital food service supervisor
- kitchen manager
- railway dining car food service supervisor
- shift manager - fast food restaurant
- swing manager - fast food restaurant
- unit supervisor - food services
Wages for NOC 62020 by province
Hourly wages from Job Bank for food service supervisors.
| Province or territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $17.60 | $19.00 | $27.00 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $20.15 | $28.00 |
| Alberta | $16.00 | $18.90 | $30.29 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $17.00 | $26.50 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $17.30 | $26.00 |
| Quebec | $16.10 | $18.75 | $31.25 |
| New Brunswick | $15.65 | $17.00 | $21.55 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $16.75 | $23.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $16.75 | $23.00 |
| Canada | $15.75 | $19.00 | $27.69 |
Ontario by region
| Region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | $17.60 | $18.75 | $31.19 |
| Kingston–Pembroke | $17.60 | $18.50 | $29.70 |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas | $17.60 | $18.00 | $42.83 |
| Toronto | $17.60 | $19.00 | $27.00 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie | $17.60 | $19.23 | $24.43 |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula | $17.60 | $18.55 | $29.76 |
| London | $17.60 | $19.00 | $28.41 |
| Windsor–Sarnia | $17.60 | $18.00 | $27.00 |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula | $17.60 | $19.00 | $27.00 |
| Northeast | $17.60 | $18.00 | $23.50 |
| Northwest | $17.60 | $18.00 | $24.00 |
Source: Job Bank wages, reference period 2023-2024, revised November 19, 2025. Some Ontario figures are below the current general minimum wage of $17.95 per hour (since October 1, 2026); employers must pay at least the minimum wage.
Similar occupations classified elsewhere
These occupations look related but belong to a different NOC unit group.
- Banquet captain: NOC 65200, Food and beverage servers
- Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses: NOC 64300, Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses
- Mobile canteen service supervisor: NOC 72024, Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
- Restaurant and food service managers: NOC 60030, Restaurant and food service managers
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Questions about NOC 62020
What is NOC 62020?
NOC 62020 is Food service supervisors, a unit group in the 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0). It belongs to the broad category sales and service occupations and to TEER 2.
What TEER is NOC 62020?
NOC 62020 is TEER 2. TEER 2 generally means: college program of 2 to 3 years, apprenticeship of 2 to 5 years, or a supervisory or safety role.
What job titles are in NOC 62020?
The unit group includes 12 job titles, for example cafeteria supervisor, canteen supervisor, catering supervisor, food service supervisor.
How much do food service supervisors earn in Canada?
Job Bank reports a national median of $19.00 per hour for food service supervisors, and $19.00 in Ontario. The highest provincial median is in British Columbia at $20.15 (reference period 2023-2024).
Which occupations are similar to NOC 62020?
Related occupations classified in other unit groups include banquet captain (NOC 65200); maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses (NOC 64300); mobile canteen service supervisor (NOC 72024).
Last updated October 2026. Sources:
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0, Statistics Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada
- Job Bank wages
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