Dietary Aide Supervisor

Forefront; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Vacation time

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hudsonville is looking for a Dietary Aide Supervisor to lead daily operations and ensure high-quality meal service for patients. You will oversee team tasks, manage patient dietary preferences, and maintain food quality and safety standards. Leadership experience in food service is preferred, alongside strong communication skills. Join a mission-driven team that values growth and support in patient care.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food service – lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of dietary restrictions, allergies, and special diets.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Comfort with basic computer tasks (Microsoft Office).
• ServSafe certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team: assign and oversee daily tasks.
• Ensure meal quality: prepare and maintain food service lines.
• Support patient care: assemble trays according to dietary needs.
• Manage patient data: maintain a dietary database.
• Keep it safe & sanitary: uphold safety and sanitation protocols.
• Be the go‑to resource: support team and solve problems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Customer service

Knowledge of dietary restrictions

Organization

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Forefront Healthcare is looking for a Dietary Aide Supervisor in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We are growing quickly and have been recognized as #1 Best Place to Work by Modern Healthcare. Join our compassionate and dedicated dietary team and elevate your career while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

We offer amazing benefits, including PTO, vacation time, holidays, medical insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), and Employee Assistance Program. Check out our website: https://forefronthealthcare.com/

Shift: Monday–Friday, rotating weekends and holidays. Hourly wage range: $18-$21.

Job Description

Are you a natural leader who’s passionate about food, service, and making a meaningful impact in healthcare? In this role, you’ll lead daily operations, ensuring smooth meal service and high-quality care for our patients.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the team: assign and oversee daily tasks for dietary aides, helping the team stay organized, supported, and successful.
• Ensure meal quality: prepare and maintain food service lines with a focus on accuracy, freshness, and presentation.
• Support patient care: assemble trays according to individual dietary needs and preferences, ensuring compliance with diet orders.
• Manage patient data: maintain and update a patient dietary database, including special diets, food allergies, and personal preferences – accuracy is key.
• Keep it safe & sanitary: uphold all safety, sanitation, and infection prevention protocols – because clean service is quality service.
• Be the go‑to resource: serve as the point person for questions, problem‑solving, and training new team members.
• Fill in other open positions as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food service – lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of dietary restrictions, allergies, and special diets (we’ll train you too!).
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Comfort with basic computer tasks (Microsoft Office, digital documentation).
• ServSafe certification preferred or willingness to obtain within 90 days.
• Dependable, organized, and ready to lead by example.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a mission‑driven team that makes a daily impact on patient health and well‑being.
• Growth opportunities – we promote from within.
• Supportive leadership and a positive work culture.
• Consistent hours and a stable healthcare setting.

Ready to step up, lead, and serve with heart? Apply today and help us deliver comfort, care, and connection through every plate.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.