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SSA Group

Food Service - Supervisor

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Monitors and controls production of all product in your zone (including but not limited to popcorn, kettle corn, cotton candy, mustard cups, bottled beverages and other carts items) as specific to ...

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Food Service - Supervisor

San Antonio, TX · On-site

Monitors and controls production of all product in your zone (including but not limited to popcorn, kettle corn, cotton candy, mustard cups, bottled beverages and other carts items) as specific to ...

SSA Group

Food Service - Supervisor

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$20/hr

Monitors and controls production of all product in your zone (including but not limited to popcorn, kettle corn, cotton candy, mustard cups, bottled beverages and other carts items) as specific to ...

SSA Group

Food Service Supervisor

Columbia, SC · On-site

$13 - $15/hr

Monitors and controls production of all product in your zone (including but not limited to popcorn, kettle corn, cotton candy, mustard cups, bottled beverages and other carts items) as specific to ...

SSA Group

Food Service - Supervisor

Fresno, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Monitors and controls production of all product in your zone (including but not limited to popcorn, kettle corn, cotton candy, mustard cups, bottled beverages and other carts items) as specific to ...

ssagroup

Food Service Supervisor

Columbia, SC

Monitors and controls production of all product in your zone (including but not limited to popcorn, kettle corn, cotton candy, mustard cups, bottled beverages and other carts items) as specific to ...

SSA Group

Columbus Zoo Food Service Supervisor

Powell, OH · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

Monitors and controls production of all product in your zone (including but not limited to popcorn, kettle corn, cotton candy, mustard cups, bottled beverages and other carts items) as specific to ...

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Food Service - Supervisor

Baltimore, MD

Monitors and controls production of all product in your zone (including but not limited to popcorn, kettle corn, cotton candy, mustard cups, bottled beverages and other carts items) as specific to ...

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Food Service - Supervisor

New Orleans, LA

Monitors and controls production of all product in your zone (including but not limited to popcorn, kettle corn, cotton candy, mustard cups, bottled beverages and other carts items) as specific to ...

SSA Group

Food Service - Supervisor

Columbus, OH · On-site

Monitors and controls production of all product in your zone (including but not limited to popcorn, kettle corn, cotton candy, mustard cups, bottled beverages and other carts items) as specific to ...

ssagroup

Food Service - Supervisor

Saint Paul, MN

Monitors and controls production of all product in your zone (including but not limited to popcorn, kettle corn, cotton candy, mustard cups, bottled beverages and other carts items) as specific to ...

SSA Group

Food Service - Supervisor

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$16/hr

Monitors and controls production of all product in your zone (including but not limited to popcorn, kettle corn, cotton candy, mustard cups, bottled beverages and other carts items) as specific to ...

ssagroup

Food Service Supervisor

Columbia, SC · On-site

Monitors and controls production of all product in your zone (including but not limited to popcorn, kettle corn, cotton candy, mustard cups, bottled beverages and other carts items) as specific to ...

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How much do kettle popcorn jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for kettle popcorn in the United States is $16.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by kettle popcorn makers during busy events or festivals?

Kettle popcorn makers often work in fast-paced environments, especially during festivals and large events. Common challenges include managing high customer volumes, maintaining product quality under pressure, and ensuring safety around hot equipment. Teamwork and clear communication are essential, as makers must coordinate with others to keep the popcorn flowing and supplies stocked. Staying organized and prioritizing tasks helps maintain efficiency and customer satisfaction during peak times.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Kettle Popcorn Maker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Kettle Popcorn Maker, you need a solid understanding of food safety, basic cooking techniques, and the ability to operate large kettles, often backed by a food handler's permit. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, temperature controls, and cleaning protocols is crucial for efficient and safe production. Attention to detail, strong customer service, and reliability are standout soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are important to consistently produce high-quality popcorn, maintain food safety standards, and ensure customer satisfaction.

What is the difference between Kettle Popcorn vs Food Service Worker?

AspectKettle PopcornFood Service Worker
Required CredentialsNone or basic food handling permitsFood handler certification often required
Work EnvironmentPopcorn stands, fairs, eventsRestaurants, cafeterias, catering
Industry UsageFood production, retailHospitality, food service

While Kettle Popcorn involves preparing and selling popcorn, a Food Service Worker performs broader food preparation and customer service tasks. Both roles require food safety knowledge, but Food Service Workers typically have more extensive training and work in diverse settings. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the food industry.

What are kettle popcorn workers?

Kettle popcorn workers are individuals who prepare, cook, and package kettle-cooked popcorn, often at fairs, markets, or specialty shops. They operate large kettles to pop corn using oil and sugar, creating the characteristic sweet and crunchy flavor. Their responsibilities may also include serving customers, maintaining equipment, and ensuring proper food safety standards. The job often requires standing for long periods and working in environments with high heat and noise.
Food Service - Supervisor

Food Service - Supervisor

SSA Group

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 13 days ago

SSA Group rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

Based on 63 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

536th of 713 rated retailers

Job description

Position Title: Food Service Supervisor
Reports to: Food Service Operations Manager(s)
Who are we:
For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to design the hospitality experience journey, freeing our partners to remain mission-focused.
We bring together admissions, culinary, and retail with innovation and human connection to shape a seamless guest journey.
Our focus is on people, innovation, and operational intelligence as a means to create special moments with lasting impact. We call it 452 Hospitality, the foundation of how we serve our partners and their communities.
Responsibilities
  • Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client.
  • Ensure location, or zone, is adequately stocked, prepped, and staffed for daily operation, working with direct reports to fill as necessary.
  • Oversees direct location, or zone, operational duties ensuring quick service, food service, safety and quality, availability, merchandising and guest service standards are all met and excelled.
  • Supports the build of daily prep and item lists, delegating to employees as necessary.
  • Actively helps to support operations and fill holes as necessary to ensure smooth service.
  • Assigns associates to duties, coaching through projects, daily tasks, and guest interaction.
  • Actively and efficiently responds to guest feedback.
  • Familiar with intermediate food and beverage knowledge, including but not limited to serve-safe food temperatures, FIFO product rotation, safe food handling, food storage and labeling, safe alcohol service, sanitation and overall area cleanliness.
  • Maintains general organizational upkeep of each outlet's storage areas/back dock spaces within designated zone.
  • Responsible for daily check-ins with outlets, ensuring that information given to them via preshift meetings each morning is being communicated to team members across their zone.
  • Ability to limit and control waste through maintaining proper prep levels and daily tracking of waste through provided waste logs.
  • Maintains consistency with all product and serves product based on the standards set by the operations and culinary team.
  • Ability to create and communicate a plan for the next day regarding staffing, prep, and to-do lists with direct reports.
  • Implements proper merchandising of product as set by the Operations team.
  • Monitors and controls production of all product in your zone (including but not limited to popcorn, kettle corn, cotton candy, mustard cups, bottled beverages and other carts items) as specific to your assigned zone.
  • Supports oversight of personnel duties, including but not limited to:
    • Training new employees and issuing performance reviews.
    • Actively coaching the employee on performance with oversight from operations manager.
    • Oversees break and rest break management for employees.
    • Inspects equipment and performs routine maintenance and cleaning as necessary.
    • Assists team to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner through helping complete daily tasks as necessary.
  • Remains knowledgeable of and supervises in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws.
  • Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
  • Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
  • Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.

Job Requirements
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our General Manager and personnel.
  • Proven leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building/development, while fostering partnerships with other branch managers.
  • Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
  • Demonstrates multi-tasking, detail, analytical, planning and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ideal candidate is a team player, personable, professional, upbeat and energetic, takes initiative, uses tact and diplomacy.
  • Computer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions.
  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (10-35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above.
  • Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

IDEA + Belonging
  • Promote an inclusive & supportive approach within the Brand team, with networking continuing at all units.
  • Focuses on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels.
  • Leads by example through Sustainability/Conservation efforts; displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary.
  • Engages with SSA/Unit in driving community effort through engagement activities and focus. On opportunities of giving back.

Previous Experience
  • 1-2 years of quick service management and/or operations supervisory experience preferred.
  • All educational backgrounds are eligible.

This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job description. SSA Group reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technological developments)
Compensation and Benefits
  • Eligible for overtime pay.
  • On-Demand Pay Program: Get access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
  • Meal Plan & Employee Discounts at applicable locations.
  • Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match (must be 21 years or older, eligible after one year of employment with 1,000 hours worked, available to enroll during Open Enrollment Periods).
  • Tuition Discount through Partnership College.
  • Up to 8 hours of Bereavement Leave.
  • Holiday pay of 1.5x the regular rate is provided for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day
  • Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Accrual rates, caps, and usage rules vary by location.

Locations include: Arizona, California, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, D.C.. Colorado: Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year, under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Maryland: Employees accrue at least 1 hour of paid sick and safe leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year, as required under the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act. Washington: Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked, in accordance with the Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time.
SSA Holdings and its affiliated companies, including SSA Group, A&F Souvenir, Cinchio Solutions, and Behavioral Essentials, are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. A diverse team strengthens our collective impact.
All California Residents: By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice ("Notice").
San Francisco Residents: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document for more information. By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document.
We accept applications for this position on a rolling basis. Apply anytime at thessagroup.com. Applications are reviewed as received, and the position remains open until filled.

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