SLH Supervisor, Food Services

Alameda Health System; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Food Services Supervisor to oversee the preparation and delivery of meals at a healthcare facility. This role involves ensuring quality standards, supervising staff, and maintaining sanitation protocols. Ideal candidates will have a degree in food management and experience in a healthcare setting. Join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional nutrition services and make a meaningful impact in patient care. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about food service management in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food management or related field required.
• Experience in dietetic service or healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food preparation and delivery at San Leandro Hospital.
• Maintain quality assurance standards and oversee staff training.

Skills

Food Management

Quality Assurance

Sanitation Standards

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition

Dietetic Technician Training

Dietetic Services Training

Job description

Summary

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 (e.g., 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 plans of corrective action accordingly.
3. Monitors sanitation in the department and conducts sanitation rounds.
4. Standardizes recipes and tests new products for use; consults 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 Leandro Hospital.

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 healthcare setting, or experience as a supervisor in a clinical or healthcare setting.

Required Licenses/Certifications: ServSafe Manager Certification or to be obtained within 3 months of hire.