Nutritional Services Supervisor: Lead Patient Kitchen Ops

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Supervisor, Nutritional Services to oversee daily food service operations for patients, staff, and visitors. You will manage production, delivery, sanitation, inventory, and performance, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

The role collaborates with clinical dietitians to implement therapeutic diets and maintains proper records. Strong leadership and organization are essential, with a focus on delivering high-quality nutrition

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or higher preferred.
• 1-2 years of related experience in the profession required.
• 1-2 years of previous leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily food service operations, including meal preparation, distribution, and sanitation processes to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Provides direction and support to food service team members, including scheduling, training, and performance monitoring.
• Ensures compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards as required by regulatory agencies (e.g., local health department, Joint Commission, OSHA).
• Monitors inventory levels and coordinates ordering, receiving, and storage of food and supplies.
• Addresses service concerns and implements corrective actions to resolve food quality, customer service, or operational issues.
• Supports implementation of therapeutic diets and nutrition guidelines in collaboration with clinical dietitians.
• Maintains documentation and records related to food safety, temperatures, production logs, and employee compliance.
• Provides hands‑on support during peak periods or staffing shortages.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Problem-solving

Data analysis tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Healthcare software systems

Education

Associate Degree or higher preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Healthcare software systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Supervisor, Nutritional Services to oversee daily food service operations for patients, staff, and visitors. You will manage production, delivery, sanitation, inventory, and performance, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

The role collaborates with clinical dietitians to implement therapeutic diets and maintains proper records. Strong leadership and organization are essential, with a focus on delivering high-quality nutrition