Nutrition Service Supervisor

Encompass Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health in Lexington, KY seeks a Nutrition Service Supervisor to manage nutrition services in the hospital, coordinate planning and policies for cafeteria operations, food preparation, distribution, service, purchasing, sanitation standards, safety practices, staffing and staff development. The supervisor may assist Dietitian with nutrition assessments if qualified.

The role supports creating an inclusive culture, promotes equitable patient-centered care, and ensures diversity training

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.

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.