Food Services Supervisor

Excelsior Care Group; Rochelle Park (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee recognition program

Team-oriented environment

Perks & discounts

Job summary

Chateau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Food Services Supervisor to oversee daily operations, supervise dietary staff, and ensure safe, high-quality meals for residents. This role requires strong leadership and clinical awareness to maintain compliance and efficient dining services.

You will coordinate with Nursing and other departments, update menus, manage diets, and uphold sanitation standards while promoting a positive team environment and cost control on a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in healthcare settings.
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Food Services Department.
• Coordinate with Nursing and other departments to ensure high-quality resident meals.
• Supervise and train dietary staff; enforce policies and safety standards.
• Prepare staff schedules and ensure adequate staffing for all shifts.
• Ensure meals meet temperature, portions, and therapeutic diet requirements.
• Maintain records, inventories, and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Food Services Supervisor

Facility: Chateau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Location: Rochelle Park, NJ
Schedule: Full-Time | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Pay Rate: $21.00–$23.00 per hour (based on experience)

Chateau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced, organized, and motivated Food Services Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of our Food Services Department. This leadership role is responsible for supervising dietary staff, ensuring high-quality meal preparation and service, maintaining regulatory compliance, and creating a safe, efficient, and enjoyable dining experience for our residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating all Food Services Department operations.

• Coordinate dietary services with Nursing, Environmental Services, Activities, Social Services, and other departments to ensure excellent resident care.

• Supervise, train, and support dietary staff while ensuring compliance with department policies, procedures, and safety standards.

• Prepare staff schedules and maintain adequate staffing coverage for all shifts.

• Oversee meal preparation and service to ensure meals are delivered on time, at the proper temperature, in the correct portions, and according to approved menus and physician-ordered therapeutic diets.

• Update daily menus, meal tickets, diet changes, selective menus, new admissions, transfers, and re-admissions.

• Process new diet orders and dietary changes received from Nursing.

• Maintain accurate department records, reports, inventory logs, and required documentation.

• Submit accident and incident reports to Human Resources within required timeframes.

• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation throughout food preparation, storage, serving, and dining areas.

• Monitor compliance with food safety regulations, infection control procedures, sanitation standards, and employee dress code policies.

• Assist with purchasing food, supplies, and equipment while maintaining appropriate inventory levels and controlling costs.

• Participate in state and federal surveys and ensure continuous compliance with all applicable regulations.

• Assist in developing and implementing department safety procedures for equipment and daily operations.

• Promote a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, long-term care facility, or other healthcare setting.

• Experience or training in food service management, dietary services, nutrition, purchasing, and cost control.

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, infection control, and healthcare dietary standards preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical & Dental Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Employee Recognition Program

• Supportive and Collaborative Team Environment

• Company Perks & Employee Discount Programs

• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Advancement

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