Nutrition Service Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Nutrition Service Supervisor to oversee the Nutrition Services Department, ensuring quality nutritional services for patients, employees, and guests. This role involves implementing policies, managing cafeteria operations, and fostering an inclusive work environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food service and nutrition, along with supervisory experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supports management and coordination of Nutrition Services Department activities.
• Implements policies for cafeteria management and food service.
• Ensures quality, equitable, and culturally competent patient-centered care.

Skills

Effective communication

Decision-making

Detail-oriented

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. Additionally, 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 supports a 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 needs of the patient population served.

Job Details

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 with knowledge of nutrition and dietetics, hospital food service operations, and H.A.C.C.P. guidelines.
• Two years healthcare food service experience, preferably in a supervisory role.

Machines and Equipment Used

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

Physical Requirements

• Good visual acuity and communication skills.
• Ability to lift, push/pull, and retrieve objects up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to safely push/pull objects weighing up to 150 pounds on wheels, with assistance if necessary.
• 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 in speaking, reading, and writing.
• Ability to analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
• 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.
• Work may involve wet surfaces, sharp objects, high noise levels, and temperature extremes.
• Work under stressful circumstances at times.

Proficiency or Productivity Standards

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