Nutrition Service Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Nutrition Service Supervisor to manage and coordinate nutrition services for patients and staff. The role requires expertise in dietetics, along with the ability to foster a diverse and inclusive environment. Success in this role involves meeting quality care standards and ensuring compliance with safety practices. Ideal candidates will have experience in food service operations and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• CDM or Dietetic Technician registration if required.
• Two years of healthcare food service experience, preferably in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Nutrition Services Department.
• Assist with nutrition assessments as qualified.
• Implement policies for cafeteria management and food service.

Skills

Effective communication

Coordination

Analytical skills

Decision making

Education

Associate degree in food service

Job description

Job Description

The Nutrition Service Supervisor supports management, planning, and coordination of activities of the Nutrition Services Department to provide nutritional services to patients, employees, and guests. The position implements policies and procedures to support administrative direction for cafeteria management, food preparation, distribution, service, purchasing, sanitation standards, safety practices, staffing, and staff development. The Supervisor may assist the 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 this culture by ensuring the delivery of quality, equitable, and culturally competent patient-centered care; promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment that is respectful and accepting; and ensuring ongoing cultural and sensitivity training for new and existing employees to meet the diverse needs of the patient population served in the hospital.

Job Code: 100232

Qualifications

• CDM or Dietetic Technician registration with ADA if required by State or other regulatory agency.
• Current member of ADA if required by State or other regulatory agency.

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Graduate of an associate degree program in food service. Must have knowledge of nutrition and dietetics, hospital food service operations, and all H.A.C.C.P. guidelines.
• Two years healthcare food service experience, preferably in a supervisory role.

Machines, Equipment Used:

• General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.

Physical Requirements:

• Good visual acuity and communication skills.
• Ability to lift, push/pull, and retrieve objects approximately 100% of the time.
• Ability to safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to safely push/pull objects weighing up to 150 pounds on wheels, with assistance if necessary.
• Ability to retrieve objects from above the head to floor level with weights up to 50 pounds.
• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch as needed for patient care and equipment setup.

Compliance:

• Adheres to the company's Standards of Business Conduct.
• Maintains current licensure and/or certifications, if applicable.

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.

Environmental Conditions:

• Indoor, temperature-controlled, smoke-free environment with occasional outdoor exposure.
• Potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Handicapped accessible.
• Wet surfaces, sharp objects, and high noise levels possible.
• Exposure to temperature extremes.
• May work under stressful circumstances.

Proficiency or Productivity Standards:

• Meets attendance standards.
• Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge.
• May work on weekdays, weekends, evenings, nights, holidays, and during disaster situations as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.