Supervisor Patient Nutrition Services- Brook Lane

Meritus Medical Center Inc; Bowmans Mill (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supervisor, Patient Nutrition Services at Meritus Health oversees patient food service staff, ensuring meals are prepared and served safely and to standard. Reporting to the Director of Nutrition Services, this role emphasizes HACCP compliance, quality control, staffing, and daily operations of the tray line, with a focus on teamwork and patient satisfaction.

Qualified candidates have at least five years in healthcare or food service, with supervisory experience, and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. (minimum)
• Five years of healthcare or food service experience with two years supervisory experience.
• Education may substitute for up to two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Patient Food Service staff and manage daily assignments to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and policy adherence.
• Review staffing needs for upcoming shifts and arrange replacements as needed.
• Oversee tray-line operations and act as a tray-line checker when required.
• Monitor safety, sanitation, HACCP, infection control, and food-handling procedures.
• Ensure staff have necessary supplies and equipment to perform responsibilities.
• Conduct monthly safety and sanitation inspections and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Ensure standardized recipes and procedures are followed.
• Handle perishable foods with FIFO and monitor portion sizes and waste.

Skills

Computer literacy

Supervisory experience

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Category : Leadership

Requisition Number : SUPER015470

• Posted : September 11, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hourly Range : $19.20 USD to $28.80 USD

Locations

Showing 1 location

Brook Lane Main Campus
13121 Brook Lane
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

• Pay or shift range: $19.20 USD to $28.80 USD The posted range is the budgeted amount for this position. The actual rate of pay will be determined based on several factors, including your relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and alignment with Meritus Health’s compensation practices.

Description

The Supervisor, Patient Nutrition Services supervises Patient Food Service personnel involved in food production, meal service, and related activities for patients. This position ensures meals are prepared and served as planned while maintaining high standards of quality, sanitation, safety, and service.

Working under the direction of the Director of Nutrition Services, the Supervisor helps ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures, The Joint Commission requirements, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene regulations, HACCP practices, and applicable health department requirements. The position also participates in quality control and performance improvement activities and provides day-to-day oversight of staff.

• Supervise Patient Food Service staff and follow up on daily assignments to ensure work is completed accurately, timely, and according to policy and procedure.
• Review staffing needs for upcoming shifts and obtain qualified replacements when necessary while following departmental scheduling procedures.
• Oversee the efficient and timely operation of the patient tray line and related activities; serve as a tray-line checker as needed.
• Monitor employee compliance with safety, sanitation, HACCP, infection control, and food-handling procedures.
• Ensure employees have the supplies and equipment needed to perform their responsibilities.
• Conduct monthly safety, sanitation, and cleaning inspections for assigned areas.
• Participate in quality control and performance improvement activities.
• Ensure standardized recipes and established procedures are followed.
• Safely handle, store, label, and date perishable foods while following FIFO practices.
• Monitor portion sizes and food waste to support financial performance and departmental budgetary guidelines.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, integrity, stewardship, advocacy, and innovation in accordance with Meritus Health's Code of Conduct and values.

Minimum Qualifications-

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Five (5) years of experience in a healthcare or other food service environment, including two (2) years of demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Appropriate education may be substituted for up to two years of food service experience.

Licensure/Certification

• None required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Computer literacy and keyboarding experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise and direct frontline staff while managing multiple deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills necessary to exchange information and collaborate effectively with staff and managers.

Caring for Our Team We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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