Dietary Supervisor

Sentara Obici Hospital Food Service is a key part of Sentara Health, a not-for-profit integrated health care delivery system that has been dedicated to improving health every day for over 135 years. Sentara Health is among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, serving communities across Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina with excellence and innovation. The health system boasts 12 hospitals, including 10 Magnet®-recognized hospitals, and a health plan division that serves over 1 million members in Virginia and Florida. Sentara is nationally recognized for its clinical quality, patient safety, and innovative care approaches, aiming to create an extraordinary health care experience for patients and members alike.

At Sentara Obici Hospital, located in Suffolk, VA, the Food Services Department is seeking a full-time Dietary Supervisor to join their team. This position is an on-site role with rotating shifts that cover early morning to evening hours, ensuring continuous, high-quality food service for patients. The shifts include 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Dietary Supervisor plays a vital role in managing patient meal service on assigned units, focusing on meal menu selections, tray assembly, tray delivery, and post-delivery checkbacks to ensure patient satisfaction. The role requires attention to detail in handling special dietary requests and preferences, as well as coordinating in-between meal food deliveries to meet patients’ nutritional needs and preferences.

This position is critical for maintaining excellent patient satisfaction through efficient and attentive food service operations on the hospital units. The Dietary Supervisor also ensures compliance with food safety standards, with ServSafe Certification preferred and a Food Service Handler's Card (as required by local health authorities) mandatory. The job is suited for individuals experienced in food service and dietary operations who are passionate about enhancing the hospital food service experience. Candidates with previous supervisory experience and nutrition education are highly desirable, providing leadership and expertise to the food services team.

Working at Sentara offers not only the opportunity to contribute to one of the most respected health systems in the nation but also to enjoy excellent benefits in a supportive and dynamic environment. As part of Sentara, employees are valued and provided with resources aimed at professional growth, work-life balance, and health and wellness. The Dietary Supervisor position at Sentara Obici Hospital is a rewarding career choice for those who want to make a positive impact on patient care through food and nutrition service excellence.