Dietary Supervisor

Trillium Woods in Plymouth, MN is a distinguished Life Plan Community set on 46 beautiful acres, dedicated to redefining the senior living experience. Known for its supportive, team-oriented environment, Trillium Woods places a significant emphasis on providing exceptional care and services that make a real difference in the lives of its residents. The community prides itself on fostering a workplace culture that values each team member, focuses on professional development, and offers a meaningful career where employees can find purpose and fulfillment.

The organization values collaboration, respect, and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of care and service. Staff members at Trillium Woods are part of a compassionate community making a difference every day in the lives of seniors. Employees benefit from a positive work environment that encourages growth, engagement, and fun, while playing a pivotal role in supporting the wellness and satisfaction of the residents.

The role of Dietary Supervisor at Trillium Woods offers a full-time non-exempt position reporting directly to the Dietitian within the Food & Beverage department. Scheduled primarily from 1:30 PM to 7:30 PM with an every-other-weekend rotation from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, this position is central to maintaining the community's high standards for food quality and service. The starting pay rate is $24 per hour, depending on qualifications.

As a Dietary Supervisor, the individual is responsible for overseeing the preparation of all food items according to standardized recipes and special diet orders tailored to the residents' needs. This position assists the Dietitian with the food service program and ensures courteous, efficient service is delivered consistently. Supervisory duties include planning, scheduling, and supervising dietary staff to maintain operational efficiency and an excellent dining experience.

This role requires developing a collaborative and cross-functional team by supporting staff training, setting and maintaining consistent standards, and ensuring balanced coverage across dietary operations. Duties also extend to managing inventory, coordinating food orders, and ensuring all supplies are available for daily meal production. The Dietary Supervisor also plays a hands-on role by assisting with meal service, providing staff education, and taking on Dietary Aide responsibilities during staff absences to guarantee uninterrupted service.

Candidates for this position will have a minimum of two years’ experience in food service operations within a healthcare setting, with certifications in food safety and sanitation such as ServSafe, obtained within six months of hire. Preference is given to those with experience in long-term care environments and previous supervisory roles. Effective communication skills and the ability to empathize and work collaboratively with residents, families, staff, and visitors are essential.

Trillium Woods offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, generous paid time off, paid holidays, an employee assistance program, and Daily Pay options that enable employees to be paid the same day they work. This role provides an exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun, making it a rewarding opportunity for the right candidate passionate about contributing to senior care excellence.