Culinary Services Supervisor-Healthcare

Willow Valley Communities; Willow Street (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Amenities access

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Willow Valley Communities in Willow Street, PA, seeks a Culinary Services Supervisor to lead daily culinary and dining room operations across multiple venues, ensuring high-quality nutrition-focused meals, excellent resident service, and food safety standards.

You will supervise team members, coach staff, coordinate schedules, support purchasing and inventory, and partner with nutrition teams to meet dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• 6 months to 1 year of leadership experience in culinary, dietary services, nutrition services, food service, hospitality, or related operations.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP principles, and dietary operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading daily culinary, dining room, and support operations.
• Providing supervision and coaching to Culinary Services Team Members.
• Ensuring exceptional customer service for Residents and Guests.
• Supporting compliance with food safety, HACCP, sanitation, and dietary service standards.
• Collaborating with culinary and nutrition teams to support specialized resident dining needs.
• Addressing Resident concerns and resolving service-related issues promptly.
• Coordinating team assignments and staffing schedules based on operational needs.
• Maintaining records including meal counts, food safety logs, daily activity reports, and dietary documentation.
• Supporting purchasing, inventory, receiving, and storage procedures.
• Assisting in the planning and execution of special events and community functions.
• Training and mentoring Team Members to uphold Willow Valley's service and quality standards.
• Monitoring dining room presentation, cleanliness, and operational efficiency.
• Supporting nutrition-focused meal services that promote Resident health, wellness, and satisfaction.
• Ensuring consistency in meal service while maintaining compliance with established dietary requirements and food safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Dietary operations

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Culinary Services Supervisor - Healthcare

Lead Exceptional Dining & Nutrition Services at Willow Valley Communities

Lakeside at Willow Valley Communities

Are you an experienced culinary, dietary, or food service leader looking to make a meaningful impact? Willow Valley Communities is seeking a Culinary Services Supervisor to provide leadership and operational oversight while ensuring exceptional dining experiences, outstanding customer service, and high-quality nutrition-focused meal service for our Residents.

This is an ideal opportunity for candidates with experience in healthcare dining, dietary services, nutrition services, senior living, rehabilitation, hospital food service, or long-term care environments who are passionate about leading teams and delivering excellence every day.

As a Culinary Services Supervisor, you'll help ensure food quality, service standards, dietary compliance, and nutrition-focused dining programs are consistently achieved across multiple dining venues.

Why Choose Willow Valley Communities?

We believe in supporting our Team Members both professionally and personally.

• Excellent Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Generous PTO Package
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement & Educational Scholarships
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Access to Community Amenities Including Fitness Center, Spa, Cafés & Pools
• Supportive Leadership Team
• And So Much More!

Compensation

Starting at $23.00/hour, with additional compensation based on experience.

What You’ll Do

As a Culinary Services Supervisor, you'll provide leadership and operational support throughout Culinary Services while helping maintain outstanding food quality, resident satisfaction, food safety standards, and dietary service excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading daily culinary, dining room, and support operations
• Providing supervision and coaching to Culinary Services Team Members
• Ensuring exceptional customer service for Residents and Guests
• Supporting compliance with food safety, HACCP, sanitation, and dietary service standards
• Collaborating with culinary and nutrition teams to support specialized resident dining needs
• Addressing Resident concerns and resolving service-related issues promptly
• Coordinating team assignments and staffing schedules based on operational needs
• Maintaining records including meal counts, food safety logs, daily activity reports, and dietary documentation
• Supporting purchasing, inventory, receiving, and storage procedures
• Assisting in the planning and execution of special events and community functions
• Training and mentoring Team Members to uphold Willow Valley's service and quality standards
• Monitoring dining room presentation, cleanliness, and operational efficiency
• Supporting nutrition-focused meal services that promote Resident health, wellness, and satisfaction
• Ensuring consistency in meal service while maintaining compliance with established dietary requirements and food safety procedures

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
• 6 months to 1 year of leadership experience in culinary, dietary services, nutrition services, food service, hospitality, or related operations
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP principles, and dietary operations preferred

• Senior Living Communities
• Healthcare Food Service
• Dietary Services Departments
• Long-Term Care & Skilled Nursing
• Rehabilitation Centers
• Hospitality & Restaurant Leadership

Work Location

Lakeside at Willow Valley CommunitiesLakes Campus300 Willow Valley Lakes DriveWillow Street, PA 17584

Willow Valley Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.