Nutrition Services Supervisors

About this Job: General Summary of Position
Supervises and coordinates Nutrition Service activities in one or more of the following areas: patient tray line cafeteria service and catering. Implements established procedures and methods for the work unit. Establishes charges and prepares billing for non-patient functions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Ensures compliance with hospital/facility policies and procedures and governmental/accreditation regulations.
• Supervises production of food products for patient cafeteria and catering service. Assures food products are produced following the department food safety policy department recipes and according to forecasted production numbers.
• Supervises cafeteria services by assuring adequate food dishes paper goods and silverware are available at opening and throughout the meal service good customer service practices are followed proper handling of cafeteria cash receipts; proper serving temperature of food item and proper portion control.
• Oversees patient service by assuring food is served at the proper temperature correct food and condiment items are on patient trays and trays are delivered and picked up according to policy and procedures.
• Performs monthly inventory. Accurately counts and records inventory. Able to correctly identify inventory by item name. Places vendor orders according to department guidelines.
• Receives all incoming food and supplies. Completes Receiving Checklist checking for damaged inventory and receiving temperatures of potentially hazardous food products.
• Participates in daily patient visitation and performs service recovery as needed.
• Ensures daily that work area is clean neat and sanitized according to department procedures.
• Participates in orientation and on the job training of new employees. Participates in counseling of all department associates.
• Minimal Qualifications
  Education
  • High School Diploma or GED required or
  • equivalent. required
  Experience
  • Previous experience in the food service industry required and
  • Previous supervisory experience preferred
  Licenses and Certifications
  • ServSafe Food Handler - SSFH ServSafe certification within 180 Days required
  This position has a hiring range of : USD $20.57 - USD $36.27 /Hr.