Food Service Supervisor

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems in Pittsfield is seeking a Food Service Supervisor to oversee daily operations of the food service department. This role involves ensuring quality meals for patients, visitors, and customers in compliance with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of supervisory experience in food services, a high school diploma, and Servesafe Certification within six months of employment. Institutional cooking experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of previous food services supervisory or leadership experience.
• Institutional cooking experience preferred.
• Servesafe Certification within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the food service department.
• Ensure quality meals are provided for all patients and customers.
• Comply with all regulatory standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Knowledge of food service principles

Leadership abilities

Education

High school diploma

Food Service Management certificate or Hotel/Restaurant Management Degree

Tools

Computer programs (Microsoft, Cashing Office)

Job description

• Provides supervision of the daily operations of the food service department including food production, catering, cafeteria service, receiving, and patient service. Acts on behalf of the organization, supervising staff to ensure that quality meals are provided for all patients, visitors, and other customers at a level consistent with department standards. Ensures daily practices are in compliance with all regulatory standards.
• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
• Experience:
• Two years of previous food services supervisory or leadership experience required.
• Institutional cooking experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Education and Training:
• High school diploma required.
• Food Service Management certificate or Hotel/Restaurant Management Degree preferred.
• License, Certification & Registration:
• SERVES - Servesafe Certification within six months of employment.
• Other Requirements:
• Knowledge of food service principles and practice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deal successfully and professionally with peers, staff, patients, their families and physicians.
• Demonstrated positive attitude, initiative and flexibility to provide role model leadership on a day-to-day basis. Knowledge of all food production and serving equipment. Working knowledge of computer programs (i.e. Microsoft & Cashing Office).
• Ability to count money, make deposits, and maintain coin par levels.
• Ability interpret and administer standards and policies.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Strong work ethic, demonstrated dependability and commitment toward excellence in the foodservice profession.