Dietary Supervisor

Trillium Woods LCS; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Woods LCS in Minnesota seeks a Dietary Supervisor to oversee food service in the Health Center, ensuring meals follow standardized recipes and therapeutic diets. You will supervise dietary staff, coordinate orders, and maintain high standards of hygiene and resident satisfaction.

Requires high school diploma, 2 years in healthcare food service, ServSafe certification within 6 months, and supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in food service operations within a health care setting.
• Certified in food safety and sanitation (e.g., ServSafe or equivalent). Within 6 months of hire.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and supervise dietary staff.
• Determine food quantities and place orders for daily menus.
• Assist with serving meals and staff education.
• Develop work assignments and supervise dietary staff.
• Maintain accurate daily meal tallies and sanitation.
• Coordinate with the dietitian on therapeutic diets.

Skills

Staff supervision

Food safety

Menu coordination

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: DIETARY SUPERVISOR

Department: FOOD & BEVERAGE

Exempt Status: Full- Time NON-EXEMPT

Reports To: DIETITIAN

General Summary

Health Center Dietary Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the preparation of all food items as per standardized recipes and special diet orders. Assists the Health Center Dietitian with the Health Center food service program and provides the level of supervision necessary to ensure that courteous and efficient service is delivered as well as high quality and nutritious foods.

Principle Duties

• Assists in the planning, scheduling and supervision of Health Center dietary staff.
• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus, placing food orders and seeing that supplies are obtained from storage areas in adequate time for meal production.
• Assists with serving meals in the health center.
• Assists in assuring staff education is provided to dietary staff and culinary team in accordance with the staff education plan plus provides on the job training for Health Center dietary staff.
• Assists in developing work assignments for all dietary staff assigning specific jobs and spot checking work to ensure standards are met.
• Transports inventory to and from the health center when required.
• Contacts the dietitian if unplanned or special therapeutic diets are ordered.
• Assures that meal tallies are accurate on a daily basis.
• Communicates effectively with Supervisors and other associates.
• Assumes Dietary Aide duties during staff absences, including meal preparation, service, and cleanup, to maintain uninterrupted dietary services for residents.
• Participates in assigned meetings and in services.

Other Duties

• Maintains station equipment and work area in safe and sanitary condition.
• Maintains acceptable standards of personal hygiene and complies with department dress code.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in food service operations within a health care setting.

Certifications: Certified in food safety and sanitation (e.g., ServSafe or equivalent). Within 6 months of hire.

Preferred: Experience in a long-term care environment is highly desirable. Previous supervisory experience.

Skills

Strong communication skills with the ability to empathize and work effectively with residents, families, staff, and visitors.

Ability to interpret and explain menus, respond to dietary-related questions, and coordinate meal services in alignment with nutritional standards and resident preferences.

Pay Range

$24-26/HOUR