Supervisor, Food & Nutrition- LBJ Hospital- Full-time

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health is seeking a Food Service Supervisor to oversee hourly staff and ensure quality meal preparation in a high-volume hospital setting. The role covers kitchen, cafeteria, and patient tray line operations, with an emphasis on patient and retail service.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years in catering and one year in hospital or institutional food services, plus a Food Manager's Certificate and strong writing skills. Flexibility for schedule and overtime is required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED is required; an associate degree is preferred.
• Experience: Two years in catering and one year in hospital or institutional food services.
• Certifications: Food Manager's Certificate.
• Skills: Writing/Correspondence and writing/reports; basic math.
• Proficiencies: MS Excel, MS Word, PC.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly food service staff in duties related to food preparation in a high-volume facility, assembly and service to patients and retail customers.
• Direct daily activities in the kitchen, cafeteria and patient tray line.
• Manage the food service program and supervise food service personnel; complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math

Writing

Reporting

Education

High School or GED

Associate's Degree in restaurant/food management

Food Managers Certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PC

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

Supervise hourly food service staff in the performance of duties related to but not limited to food preparation in a high volume facility, assembly and service to patients and retail customers. Direct daily activities in the kitchen, cafeteria and patient tray line. Responsible for managing the food service program and supervising food service personnel and completes other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED
• Associate's Degree in restaurant, food management or related field preferred
• License & Certifications: Food Managers Certificate
• Work Experience: Two (2) years in catering
• Management Experience: One (1) year in hospital or institutional food services
• Communication Skills: Writing /Correspondence, Writing /Reports
• Proficiencies: MS Excel, MS Word, P.C.

Job Attributes

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Mathematics
• Work Schedule: Flexible, Overtime, Weekends
• Equipment Operated: Dish Machine, Point of Sales System, Microsoft Office