Nutrition Service Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Nutrition Service Supervisor to lead and coordinate Nutrition Services. The role involves managing food services, ensuring patient-centered care, and supporting a diverse work environment. Candidates should have an associate degree in food service and CDM registration, with experience in healthcare food service preferred. This position plays a crucial part in enhancing service delivery and staff development.

Qualifications

• CDM or Dietetic Technician registration as required.
• Two years of healthcare food service experience, preferably supervisory.
• Knowledge of nutrition, dietetics, and H.A.C.C.P. guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support management and coordination of Nutrition Services activities.
• Implement policies for cafeteria management, food preparation, and safety.
• Foster an inclusive environment and deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Observation

Decision Making

Education

Associate degree in food service

Tools

General office equipment

Job description

Job Description: The Nutrition Service Supervisor supports management, planning, and coordination of activities within the Nutrition Services Department to provide nutritional services to patients, employees, and guests. The position involves implementing policies and procedures to support administrative functions related to cafeteria management, food preparation, distribution, service, purchasing, sanitation standards, safety practices, staffing, and staff development. Additionally, the Supervisor may assist the Dietitian with nutrition assessments if qualified.

The Supervisor is responsible for fostering an environment and culture that enables the department to meet or exceed its goals. This includes ensuring the delivery of quality, equitable, and culturally competent patient-centered care; promoting an inclusive work environment; and providing ongoing cultural and sensitivity training for new and existing employees to meet the needs of the patient population served.

Qualifications

• CDM or Dietetic Technician registration with ADA if required by State or regulatory agency.
• Current ADA membership if required by State or regulatory agency.
• Graduate of an associate degree program in food service; knowledge of nutrition, dietetics, hospital food service operations, and H.A.C.C.P. guidelines.
• Two years of healthcare food service experience, preferably in a supervisory role.

Machines and 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 regularly, including lifting up to 50 pounds and pushing/pulling objects weighing up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Safe retrieval skills for objects up to 50 pounds from above the head.
• Sustained standing and walking.
• Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch as needed.

Compliance

• Adherence to the company's Standards of Business Conduct.
• Maintain current licensure and certifications as applicable.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication skills in reading, writing, and speaking.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, decide, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.

Environmental Conditions

• Indoor, temperature-controlled environment with occasional outdoor exposure.
• Potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Accessible for handicapped individuals.
• Possible wet surfaces, sharp objects, high noise levels, and temperature extremes.
• May work under stressful circumstances.

Proficiency and Productivity Standards

• Meet attendance standards.
• Follow hospital/department dress code, including wearing ID badges.
• Work flexible hours including weekdays, weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays as needed.
• Participate in disaster response efforts as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.