Patient-Centered Hospital Food & Nutrition Supervisor

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Food & Nutrition Supervisor to lead daily meal preparation and service for patients, staff, and visitors. The role oversees the entire Food & Nutrition Services Department to ensure high-quality food production, safe handling, and efficient department operations, with a patient-centered approach.

You will coach staff, enforce standards, coordinate with clinical teams for therapeutic diets, and maintain a collaborative work environment that aligns with

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Food Service Management, Dietetics, Culinary Arts, or related field.
• OR a minimum of three (3) years of experience supervising a large-volume food service operation.
• Previous supervisory experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily preparation, production, and service of meals for patients, employees, and visitors.
• Coordinate workflow to ensure timely, safe, and efficient meal service throughout the department.
• Monitor staff performance and provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to ensure quality service.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain quality control for food preparation, portioning, presentation, and meal accuracy.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure therapeutic diets and physician diet orders are followed accurately.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment.
• Demonstrate professionalism by supporting Relationship-Based Care and patient-centered service.
• Respond promptly and professionally to patient, visitor, and staff concerns.
• Assist with scheduling, staffing, training, and performance management of department employees.
• Monitor department operations and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Patient-centered service

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Food Service Management, Dietetics, Culinary Arts, or related field

Three+ years supervising a large-volume food service operation

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Food & Nutrition Supervisor to lead daily meal preparation and service for patients, staff, and visitors. The role oversees the entire Food & Nutrition Services Department to ensure high-quality food production, safe handling, and efficient department operations, with a patient-centered approach.

You will coach staff, enforce standards, coordinate with clinical teams for therapeutic diets, and maintain a collaborative work environment that aligns with