Shift Supervisor

Aventura Health Group; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aventura Health Group seeks a Shift Manager - Dietary Services to lead daily operations in a healthcare dining setting. You will supervise staff, monitor meal production, and ensure sanitation and compliance with CMS requirements.

The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and consistent, safe service for residents. You will coordinate with the Dining Manager and other departments to maintain high standards across shifts.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in healthcare dining, food service, or kitchen operations.
• Familiarity with healthcare food service standards and documentation.
• Proficient with computers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well in a team and supports leadership and collaboration.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Availability to work required shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily meal production and service for quality and consistency.
• Direct staff to follow established procedures and schedules.
• Verify meals are prepared, plated, and served according to facility standards.
• Support the meal production process from prep through service.
• Assist with meal counts, production adjustments, and workflow organization.
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and rotation of food items.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and proper cleaning schedules for kitchen and dining areas.
• Support safe food handling practices and temperature control procedures.
• Train, coach, and guide staff to meet performance expectations.
• Provide coverage as needed and support teamwork across shifts.
• Maintain clear communication with the Dining Manager and other departments.
• Assist with inventory, ordering support, and daily operational tasks.
• Ensure the kitchen is inspection-ready.

Skills

Healthcare dining experience

Healthcare standards knowledge

Computer skills

Communication skills

Teamwork & leadership

Physical stamina

Shift availability weekends/holidays

Job description

Join our compassionate healthcare team as a Shift Manager - Dietary Services, where your leadership and nutrition expertise directly enhance residents' health and quality of life. If you're organized, service-driven, and reliable, we want you to support daily operations and ensure high-quality, safe, and compliant meal service. The ideal candidate will monitor meal production, uphold sanitation standards, assist with CMS-related requirements, lead and support staff, and maintain clear communication with the Dining Manager.

Key Responsibilities - Shift Supervisor

Operations Monitoring (Healthcare Dining)

Monitor daily meal production and service to ensure quality and consistency

Direct staff to follow established procedures and schedules

Verify meals are prepared, plated, and served according to facility standards

Kitchen & Production Oversight

Support the meal production process from prep through service

Assist with meal counts, production adjustments, and workflow organization

Ensure proper labeling, storage, and rotation of food items

Sanitation & Food Safety

Maintain and enforce sanitation procedures for the kitchen and dining areas

Ensure correct cleaning schedules for equipment, work surfaces, and restrooms (as applicable)

Support safe food handling practices and temperature control procedures

Staff Support & Leadership

Train, coach, and guide staff to meet performance expectations

Provide coverage as needed and support teamwork across shifts

Maintain a positive, respectful work environment and support collaboration

CMS / Compliance Support

Assist with tracking, documentation, and compliance activities for CMS

Support required logs, records, and audits

Ensure staff follow compliance-related policies and procedures

Computer Literacy & Reporting

Use facility systems to enter, track, and update reports

Prepare basic reports and documentation for the Dining Manager or leadership team

Maintain accurate records (as required by the role)

Communication & Coordination

Communicate clearly with the Dining Manager, staff, and other departments

Provide timely updates on production, sanitation status, and issues/concerns

Support a professional, service-focused approach with residents/patients and families

Other Duties (as Assigned)

Assist with inventory, ordering support, and daily operational tasks (if applicable)

Help ensure the kitchen is inspection-ready

Required Qualifications

• Experience: At least 2 years' experience in healthcare dining, food service, or kitchen operations preferred
• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with healthcare food service standards and documentation preferred
• Computer Skills: Comfortable with computers
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Teamwork: Works well with others; supports leadership and collaboration
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift [50 lbs] and stand/walk for extended periods
• Availability: Ability to work required shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed

Physical Requirements (General)

Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods

We have two openings for this position for different shifts.