SLH Supervisor, Food Services

Alameda Health Sytem; San Leandro (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking a Food Services Supervisor at San Leandro Hospital to oversee patient meal assembly, tray line operations, and cafeteria services. You will maintain QA standards, ensure sanitation rounds, and standardize recipes while coordinating training across the Food and Nutrition Department.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field with relevant dietetic experience and a ServSafe Manager certification (or within 6 months).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition or equivalent dietetic training with required CA-specific training.
• One year of experience in the dietetic service of a licensed health facility OR approved dietetic training program.
• Certification as ServSafe Manager or obtained within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervises preparation, delivery and serving of patient meals and cafeteria services.
• Establishes and maintains QA standards and conducts sanitation rounds.
• Oversees staff, assigns work, evaluates performance and coordinates training.
• Standardizes recipes and tests new products; liaises with Food Service Management.
• Maintains compliance with The Joint Commission and Title 22 requirements.
• Oversees cleaning, packaging and distribution of utensils for events and functions.
• Guides and supports the Food and Nutrition Service team under department leadership.

Skills

QA standards

Sanitation rounds

Staff supervision

Training delivery

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition

Dietetic technician program (ADA approved)

Dietetic assistant training program

Tools

ServSafe Manager certification

Job description

SUMMARY

Under direction. Supervises the preparation, delivery and serving of food at San Leandro Hospital. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

• 1. Works under the general direction of the Director of Food and Nutrition Services. Oversees patient meal assembly, tray line, ware washing,café services, catering services and other areas as needed.
• 2. Establishes and maintains quality assurance standards (i.e. patient care, Cafeteria Health and Safety, The Joint Commission, Title 22);; keeps procedural manuals up to date; compiles data for reports; conducts QA surveys and inspections; develops plan of corrective action accordingly.
• 3. Monitors sanitation in the Department and conducts sanitation rounds.
• 4. Standardizes recipes and tests new products for use; consult with Food Service Management regarding personnel, procedures and operating systems; participates in Food Service Management group rotating work schedule; attends hospital meetings.
• 5. Supervises the activities of all staff within the Food and Nutrition Department at San Leandro Hospital.assigns work, evaluates work performance, coordinates and delivers all required training.
• 6. Supervises the cleaning and packaging of utensils and dishes required for special functions; oversees the preparation, packaging and distribution of refreshments ordered for patients and personnel for special functions.
• 7. Supports and guides the Food and Nutrition Service team as needed under the leadership of the department director.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree with major studies in food and nutrition, dietetics, or food management and has one year of experience in the dietetic service of a licensed health facility OR a graduate of a dietetic technician training program approved by the American Dietetic Association, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education, or currently registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration OR a graduate of a dietetic assistant training program approved by the American Dietetic Association OR is a graduate of a dietetic services training program approved by the Dietary Managers Association and is a certified dietary manager credentialed by the Certifying Board of the Dietary Managers Association (if incumbent does not have this certification, then it must be obtained within 6 months of hire), maintains this certification, and has received at least 6 hours of in-service training on the specific CA dietary service requirements contained in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations prior to assuming full-time duties as a Food Services Supervisor at San LeandroHospital.

Minimum Experience

One year of experience as a Senior Food Service Worker OR six months of experience as a Food Service Supervisor, preferably in a health care setting, or experience as a supervisor in a clinical or health care setting.

Required Licenses/Certifications

ServSafeManager Certificationor obtained within 3 months of hire.