Food Service Supervisor FT Variable

Englewood Health; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Englewood Health is seeking a full-time supervisor for Food & Nutrition Services in Englewood, NJ. You will instruct and supervise staff engaged in patient food service, employee cafeteria and catered functions, ensuring standards of service, quality, quantity and timeliness are met.

You will manage daily schedules, staffing, onboarding, performance reviews, and collaborate with managers and chefs to maintain food quality and presentation. Daytime and evening shifts with varied hours are typical.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team in a food service setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to train and develop staff; monitor performance and provide coaching.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate respect, privacy, courtesy, and confidentiality in all interactions with customers, staff, and management.
• Oversee daily schedules, ensure proper staffing, delegate duties, and supervise direct reports in line with Medical Center policies.
• Provide onboarding and ongoing training, monitor and evaluate staff performance, conduct reviews, and manage coaching, discipline, and internal relations.
• Make immediate operational decisions, handle employee issues, requisition food and supplies, and collaborate with managers and chefs on food quality and presentation.
• Ensure environmental sanitation, proper waste disposal, notify relevant departments of issues, assist with tray service when needed, and perform other departmental tasks as directed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff coaching

Communication skills

Food service operations

Education

High School diploma

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Job description

Englewood Health, a leading healthcare system comprising Englewood Hospital and the Englewood Health Physician Network, is committed to delivering exceptional patient care across northern New Jersey. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can bring their skills, creative ideas, positive approaches, and a commitment to excellence. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of transforming the lives of the patients and communities we serve.

Job Summary

To instruct and supervise employees engaged in the patient food service, employee cafeteria and specially catered functions. To ensure that the food service standards and schedules of quality, quantity and timeliness are followed. Demonstrates by example and nurtures in staff the standards of service excellence so that these standards represent minimum accepted behavior. Plan, direct and coordinate the operations of Food & Nutrition Services. Manage staff for optimum performance.

Department: Food and Nutrition Services Location: Englewood, NJ Status: Full Time Shift: Variable Hours: Daytime and evening schedule, with shifts assigned based on operational needs. Typical hours fall between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., with advance notice of schedules provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate respect, privacy, courtesy, and confidentiality in all interactions with customers, staff, and management.
• Oversee daily schedules, ensure proper staffing, delegate duties, and supervise direct reports in line with Medical Center policies.
• Provide onboarding and ongoing training, monitor and evaluate staff performance, conduct reviews, and manage coaching, discipline, and internal relations.
• Make immediate operational decisions, handle employee issues, requisition food and supplies, and collaborate with managers and chefs on food quality and presentation.
• Ensure environmental sanitation, proper waste disposal, notify relevant departments of issues, assist with tray service when needed, and perform other departmental tasks as directed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved supervisory course, Certified Dietary Manager.
• High School or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in a supervisory role.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must have the ability to communicate with patients and nursing personnel; occasional contact withpatient/patient's family.

Englewood Health job postings provide a minimum rate to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The minimum rate does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation. In addition to the minimum rate, eligible employees may receive comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other wellness resources.