Job Satisfaction of Female Managers in University Food Service: Related to Work and Family Life

This study assessed the level of job satisfaction of female managers employed in college and university food service, specific to variables related to work and family life. One hundred and sixty female managers employed in food service management on a college or university campus and who are members of the National Association of College and University Food Service (NACUFS) participated in this study. Data revealed that the managers had a high level of job satisfaction, a somewhat positive effect on family life, and had some difficulty balancing work and family. Pearson?s product moment correlations revealed statistically significant positive relationships between job satisfaction, effect of work on family life, and difficulty in balancing work and family with the various work aspects. Stepwise regressions revealed five significant contributors to effect of work and family life in addition to three significant contributors to difficulty balancing work and family life. Qualitative data provided further support for the numerical data.