Healthcare Food Services Supervisor | Lead Dining Ops

Chateau-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Center; Rochelle Park (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

PTO

401(k) Plan

Employee Recognition

Team Environment

Professional Growth

Job summary

Chateau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Rochelle Park, NJ is seeking a Food Services Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of the Food Services Department. This leadership role supervises dietary staff, ensures high-quality meals, and maintains regulatory compliance to deliver a safe, enjoyable dining experience for residents.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership and organizational skills, at least 5 years of supervisory healthcare experience, and a track record in food service

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.

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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Chateau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Rochelle Park, NJ is seeking a Food Services Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of the Food Services Department. This leadership role supervises dietary staff, ensures high-quality meals, and maintains regulatory compliance to deliver a safe, enjoyable dining experience for residents.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership and organizational skills, at least 5 years of supervisory healthcare experience, and a track record in food service