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NUTRITION MANAGEMENT SERVICES; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Professional development

Supportive environment

Job summary

NUTRITION MANAGEMENT SERVICES is seeking a supervisor for Diet Aides in Harrisburg, PA. The role focuses on overseeing daily food service operations, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to dietary standards within a care facility.

The position requires leadership in a kitchen environment, managing workflow, and maintaining sanitation while following standardized recipes and dietary guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in food service or a related field is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional nights and weekends.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Diet Aides on daily activities and performance.
• Utilize procedures to control food and supplies and issue prepared food.
• Prepare and cook food using standardized recipes and portions.
• Ensure proper sanitation and storage of food and equipment.
• Supervise training and ensure adherence to safety and hygiene standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of assigned work areas.
• Attend in-service training and meetings as required.
• Coordinate with the Food Service Director on menus and assignments.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Harrisburg, PA 17111
Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly

GENERAL DUTIES

• Under general supervision, perform supervisory work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility in the preparation and service of food in a facility. Responsible for maintenance of proper food handling practices in preparation, holding, service, and storage of food; proper use, cleaning and sanitation of equipment and work areas.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the supervision, daily work performance, and training of Diet Aides.
• Utilize Company’s procedure standards to control of food and supplies; preparation and issuance of prepared food, and maintenance of sanitation in the kitchen and related areas including all equipment, refrigerators and storerooms.
• Prepare and cook food using standardized procedures and quantity recipes.
• Portioning of food according to departmental standards and check prepared food from kitchen to feeding areas.
• Follow sanitary food handling procedures when preparing, holding, serving and storing food.
• Serve food at proper temperatures, as required.
• Properly pan and cover all food at preparation, holding, service and storage points.
• Use proper equipment in the preparation, holding, service and storage of food. Maintain equipment in an acceptable, clean and sanitary manner.
• Supervise and instruct Diet Aides to ensure adherence to required practices.
• Responsible for the cleanliness, sanitation and order of assigned work areas.
• Attend in-service and other training programs related to duties and responsibilities as required. Attend Cook Conference meetings.
• Carry out procedures and practices as instructed in in-service and other training programs.
• Confer with the Food Service Director on menus, quantity, recipes and assignments.
• Responsible for security and proper use of allotted food and supplies.
• Wear clean, appropriate head coverings, closed, low-heeled shoes and uniforms as required by the department while on duty.
• Adhere to patient/resident’s religious laws when indicated, e.g. Kosher food procedures.
• Perform related work duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in food service or a related field is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional nights and weekends.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and practices is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive and community-oriented work environment.