Nutrition Service Supervisor

Encompass Health Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Service Supervisor in Huntsville, AL to lead planning and coordination of the hospital's Nutrition Services Department, ensuring quality meals, safe food handling, and efficient service for patients, staff, and visitors.

The role involves implementing departmental policies, supporting cafeteria operations, assisting the Dietitian with nutrition assessments when qualified, and fostering an inclusive culture that emphasizes culturally competent,

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare nutrition operations.
• Ability to manage meal service workflows and safety standards.
• Strong leadership and staff development skills.
• Knowledge of hospital nutrition guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate activities of the Nutrition Services Department.
• Support cafeteria management, food preparation, distribution, service, purchasing, sanitation.
• Assist Dietitian with nutrition assessments when qualified.
• Foster an inclusive, patient-centered care environment.

Skills

Nutrition services

Cafeteria management

Staff development

Policy implementation

Food safety

Job description

The Nutrition Service Supervisor supports management, planning and coordination of activities of the Nutrition Services Department to provide nutritional services to patients as well as employees and guests. The position implements policies and procedures to support and help administrative direction for cafeteria management, food preparation, distribution, service, purchasing, sanitation standards, safety practices, staffing and staff development. In addition, the Supervisor may assist Dietitian with nutrition assessments if qualified.

The Supervisor is responsible for helping to create an environment and culture that enables the department to fulfill its mission by meeting or exceeding its goals. This position will support cultural diversity by ensuring that the delivery of quality, equitable and culturally competent patient-centered care is provided; promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity; and ensuring that cultural diversity and sensitivity training is part of new employee orientation on an on-going basis to meet the needs of the patient population served in the hospital.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.