Supervisor, Nutrition/Food Services - Dietary - Full-Time 8 Hour Day Shift

Veterans in Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital is seeking a Supervisor, Nutrition/Food Services for the Dietary department. The role oversees food production for patients, tray preparation, and cash operations, with substantial supervision of staff to ensure timely, accurate meals and excellent patient service.

The position emphasizes high quality output within regulatory guidelines and safe operations.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in Food Management or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in food service with increasing responsibilities.
• Minimum 3 years experience supervising in an institutional food service operation.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if not on hire, must obtain within 30 days.
• Preferred certification: ServSafe or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervises food production for patients and tray preparation.
• Spends 50% of time supervising staff.
• Ensures quality, safety, and regulatory standards are met.
• Handles customer service inquiries in person or by phone.
• Audits tray accuracy and assists with patient meal delivery.

Skills

Food service experience

Supervisory experience

Fire Life Safety Training

Education

High school or equivalent

Associate's degree in Food Management

ServSafe / Food Handler certificate

Job description

Supervisor, Nutrition/Food Services - Dietary - Full-Time 8 Hour Day Shift (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Los Angeles, CA

Job ID REQ20182174 Category Keck Medicine of USC

Helpful Information for Applicants

External Applicants Internal Applicants (Current USC Employees)

The Supervisor, Nutrition/Food Services is responsible for a variety of tasks that lead to a high level of customer satisfaction in the most cost-effective manner. Supervises the functions of food production for the patients and cash operations, as well as tray preparation for patients. Spends 50% of the time supervising employees. Ensures high quality output and services, the efficient use of resources, and a safe work environment that meets all government and regulatory guidelines.

Departmental Specific Summary

Essential Duties

• Ensures all staff consistently completes assigned work on time while meeting quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Checks and monitors patient tray preparation and accuracy.
• Handles customer service inquiries and problems in person or via telephone, recording recurring problem areas and communicating to dietitian or leadership as appropriate.
• Assist FSW/Diet Aide in delivering patient meals. Audits tray accuracy.
• Ensures customer satisfaction scores meet or exceed standards by doing patient surveys.
• Assists with catering events PRN.
• Notifies Registered Dietitian of any patient complaints and or concerns.
• Maintains closing and monthly temperature logs. Organizes monthly reports.
• Performs all other duties as related or assigned.

Qualifications

• Req High school or equivalent
• Pref Associate's degree Degree in Food Management or related field. *Active involvement with professional food service organization preferred
• Req 5 years Experience in various aspects of food service with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Req 3 years Experience supervising in an institutional food service operation.
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
• Pref Certified Food Handler Certificate or equivalent ServSafe Certificate.

USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital delivers exceptional, personalized care in 14 key areas of cancer treatment: breast cancer, cancerous brain tumors, gastrointestinal cancer, genetic counseling, gynecologic cancers, head and neck cancers, hematology, lung cancer, melanoma, neuro-oncology, radiation oncology, sarcoma, skin cancer and urologic oncology. The 60-bed hospital is an integral part of our academic medical center. Using a multidisciplinary team approach, the world-renowned physicians and scientists of USC Norris treat and prevent cancer by developing new therapies, enhancing existing treatments and providing personalized, precision care that is the most advanced available. Join this world-class team providing highly specialized care, up-to-the-minute research, and innovative clinical trials. The hourly rate range for this position is $26.00 - $41.28. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations

Job ID REQ20182174 Posted Date 10/30/2026