Nutrition Services Supervisor - Lead Patient Meal Operations

SageWest Health Care; Lander (WY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SageWest Health Care in Fremont County, Wyoming, seeks a Nutrition Services Supervisor to oversee daily kitchen operations for patients, cafeteria, and events, ensuring meals meet dietary requirements and safety standards.

You will coach food service staff, manage inventory, enforce infection control, and collaborate with clinical teams to address dietary needs and patient concerns, while maintaining quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Supervises food preparation and service for patient meals, cafeteria, and catered events according to production sheets.
• Ensures food quality, portion control, and proper temperatures are maintained per regulatory standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of therapeutic diets and ensures accuracy of patient menus based on prescribed dietary modifications and preferences.
• Provides coaching and oversight to food service staff, participates in training, and ensures compliance with work procedures.
• Monitors inventory, rotates stock, and ensures leftover and perishable foods are properly stored, labeled, and reused safely.
• Ensures kitchen and service areas are cleaned and sanitized per daily, weekly, and monthly checklists.
• Maintains equipment cleanliness and safety; promptly reports equipment malfunctions.
• Follows and enforces infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene, glove use, and food labeling.
• Participates in safety drills and emergency preparedness activities as assigned.
• Assists in evaluating and updating recipes and suggests new menu items.
• Communicates with patients, families, and staff to address dietary concerns or complaints.
• Demonstrates age-specific communication skills and awareness in patient interactions.
• Completes incident reports, follows facility safety policies, and ensures staff wear required identification.

Skills

Dietary restrictions

Food production

Sanitation standards

Communication skills

Leadership

Staff training

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

SageWest Health Care in Fremont County, Wyoming, seeks a Nutrition Services Supervisor to oversee daily kitchen operations for patients, cafeteria, and events, ensuring meals meet dietary requirements and safety standards.

You will coach food service staff, manage inventory, enforce infection control, and collaborate with clinical teams to address dietary needs and patient concerns, while maintaining quality and compliance.