Job Overview
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
The Food Service Supervisor position is a critical role within a healthcare or long-term care facility, where the delivery of high-quality food services directly impacts resident satisfaction and wellbeing. The hiring entity is committed to maintaining the highest standards of dietary service while ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations. This establishment prides itself on providing nutritious, safe, and delicious meals tailored to the diverse needs of its residents, many of whom may require specialized dietary accommodations. The company values teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement, making it an excellent place for candidates who are passionate about food service management in a healthcare setting to grow and contribute effectively.
The Food Service Supervisor will assume total responsibility for the efficient and effective operation of the dietary department. This leadership role involves overseeing dietary sanitation, managing dietary personnel, monitoring fiscal resources, and ensuring the safe operation of the kitchen and food service areas. The role requires coordinating food preparation, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines, and maintaining food quality and safety standards. The supervisor will work closely with a registered dietitian to establish menu cycles that meet resident therapeutic needs and preferences. This position also involves budget management, inventory control, quality assurance, and staff training to promote food service excellence.
In addition to operational duties, the Food Service Supervisor is expected to foster a positive team environment within the Dietary Department and collaborate with other facility disciplines through effective interpersonal communication. Responsibilities include supervising meal preparation, ensuring timely meal service that adheres to temperature control and sanitary regulations, managing food storage, and maintaining kitchen equipment. The role demands oversight of purchasing processes, including the accuracy and reconciliation of all purchase orders and invoices.
The position also involves participating in resident menu advisory committees, ensuring resident feedback informs menu planning, and promoting continuous improvement of food services. The Food Service Supervisor will assume responsibility for hiring, training, and managing dietary staff, including performance evaluations and disciplinary actions as necessary. This role plays a crucial part in delivering excellent food service that enhances residents' quality of life and supports their health and nutrition needs.
This is a leadership position that requires a blend of culinary expertise, management skills, and a commitment to food safety and resident satisfaction. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare environment and be adept at juggling multiple responsibilities while maintaining high standards of service. The role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring that every meal served contributes to the overall care and comfort of facility residents. Employment type details and salary specifics are typically discussed during the hiring process, reflecting the experience and qualifications of the chosen candidate. Overall, this role is designed for a dedicated and skilled professional seeking to lead a dietary team within a supportive healthcare facility environment, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and resident-centered service.
The Food Service Supervisor will assume total responsibility for the efficient and effective operation of the dietary department. This leadership role involves overseeing dietary sanitation, managing dietary personnel, monitoring fiscal resources, and ensuring the safe operation of the kitchen and food service areas. The role requires coordinating food preparation, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines, and maintaining food quality and safety standards. The supervisor will work closely with a registered dietitian to establish menu cycles that meet resident therapeutic needs and preferences. This position also involves budget management, inventory control, quality assurance, and staff training to promote food service excellence.
In addition to operational duties, the Food Service Supervisor is expected to foster a positive team environment within the Dietary Department and collaborate with other facility disciplines through effective interpersonal communication. Responsibilities include supervising meal preparation, ensuring timely meal service that adheres to temperature control and sanitary regulations, managing food storage, and maintaining kitchen equipment. The role demands oversight of purchasing processes, including the accuracy and reconciliation of all purchase orders and invoices.
The position also involves participating in resident menu advisory committees, ensuring resident feedback informs menu planning, and promoting continuous improvement of food services. The Food Service Supervisor will assume responsibility for hiring, training, and managing dietary staff, including performance evaluations and disciplinary actions as necessary. This role plays a crucial part in delivering excellent food service that enhances residents' quality of life and supports their health and nutrition needs.
This is a leadership position that requires a blend of culinary expertise, management skills, and a commitment to food safety and resident satisfaction. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare environment and be adept at juggling multiple responsibilities while maintaining high standards of service. The role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring that every meal served contributes to the overall care and comfort of facility residents. Employment type details and salary specifics are typically discussed during the hiring process, reflecting the experience and qualifications of the chosen candidate. Overall, this role is designed for a dedicated and skilled professional seeking to lead a dietary team within a supportive healthcare facility environment, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and resident-centered service.
Job Requirements
- Current certification as a food service director
- four years experience preferred with a minimum of two years long-term care experience
- a minimum of two years previous leadership experience preferred in long-term care
Job Qualifications
- Current certification as a food service director
- four years experience preferred with a minimum of two years long-term care experience
- a minimum of two years previous leadership experience preferred in long-term care
- demonstrated professional commitment to providing quality meals and food service
Job Duties
- Coordinate the complete and efficient operation of the dietary department
- assure the preparation of food according to designated menus and regulatory guidelines
- assure the serving of resident meals within regulatory time schedules, temperature controls and sanitary regulations
- assure the proper storage of food supplies
- oversee the sanitation throughout the dietary department
- monitor and adhere to the dietary food budget
- adhere to all regulatory guidelines from local, state and federal agencies
- under the direction of a registered dietitian, establish menu cycles consistent with resident therapeutic needs and acceptance
- supervise and evaluate meal preparation and resident acceptance
- participate in resident menu advisory committee meetings
- purchase and ensure quality of all food supplies necessary for menu cycles
- maintain equipment needed for preparation and meal delivery service
- assume responsibility for accuracy of all food and equipment supply purchase orders and invoices
- reconcile all purchase orders and invoices submitted for payment
- in conjunction with a licensed dietitian, assume responsibility for in-service training of all food service personnel in sanitation, food preparation and food presentation to residents
- communicate changes in dietary system to all dietary personnel
- assume responsibility of hiring, training, discipline and or termination of food service personnel
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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