The supervisor is responsible for day to day activities and operations within the Dining Services department.  The Supervisor works co-operatively with department Manager’s, other Supervisors, Leads, and Dietitians in the supervision of all department associates in providing safe and satisfying meal services to customers including patients, families, visitors, staff, Physicians, and all other guests we serve.  The Supervisor functions as an active member of the working team supporting all levels of dietary associates in achieving competency to ensure safety, efficiency, and economy of operation.

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• Supervises daily operations of department shift coverage balance resources to meet priorities
• Supervises, organizes and adjusts workflow, and delegates as necessary, the daily workload to ensure efficient, high quality service or productions within approved staff, operating budgets and timelines.
• Assures adequate food & supplies are available and utilized in a cost- effective manner
• Continuous, effective coordination between nursing units and other departments in relation to patient food service, bulk nourishment delivery, catering, and retail food service operations.
• Completes documentation of safe food handling processes including food and equipment temperatures, cleaning schedules, use by dates, and daily huddles to support food operations.
• Understands and influences all associates to adhere to all safety practices while performing duties to minimize any risk of injury to patients, guests, associates and self from potential food borne illness and injuries.
• Monitors and documents staff performance including completing timely performance evaluations, work concerns, staff rounding and goal setting. Removes barriers in order to support a safe, satisfying and efficient workplace. (Excludes, Lead)
• Coaches/Counsels associates on work behavior issues, as needed
• Conducts orientation and training for new and ongoing asscoiates including competency programs
• Participates in continuing education programs, in-services, and on the job training to meet developmental needs and keep abreast of new technologies
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English
• Associate Degree in Food Service Management, Culinary Arts, or Dietary Technician, preferred.  High school diploma, required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of technical experience in healthcare food service institution
• Previous supervisory experience, preferred
• Must be able to use computer to access email, complete required computer-based trainings, and create documents
• Serv Safe Certification, required
• Working knowledge of the supervisor’s role in leading associates in safe food handling principles, required
• Experience in quantity, therapeutic diets, catering, customer service, and working with surveyors
• Ability to train associates in their roles