Supervisor Patient Nutrition Services- Brook Lane

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Education assistance program

Paid Time Off (PTO) starts day one

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Shift differential for evening/night/​

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Meritus Health in Maryland is seeking a Supervisor, Patient Nutrition Services to oversee Patient Food Service staff, ensuring meals are prepared and served to the highest standards while maintaining safety and sanitation across all patient meals. You will report to the Director of Nutrition Services and help drive quality and policy adherence.

Under the supervision of the Director, you will monitor Joint Commission requirements, state regulations, HACCP practices, and department budgets, while

Qualifications

• Oversee patient food service staff and ensure policy compliance.
• Monitor safety, sanitation, and HACCP practices.
• Coordinate meal preparation and tray-line operations.
• Communicate effectively with team and managers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise frontline staff and assign daily tasks.
• Oversee tray-line operations and portion control.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
• Support quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Staff supervision

Quality control

Safety & HACCP

Communication skills

Healthcare environment experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer literacy

Job 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.

Minimum Qualifications-

• 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.

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

• health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire.
• life insurance.
• & short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one.
• 401k plan.
• an education assistance program.
• an employee assistance program.
• 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.