Dietary Aide Supervisor

Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•$18 - $23

About The Position

Are you a natural leader who’s passionate about food, service, and making a meaningful impact in healthcare? We’re looking for a Dietary Aide Supervisor to join our compassionate and dedicated dietary team. In this role, you’ll take the lead on daily operations, ensuring smooth meal service and high-quality care for our patients. You'll set the tone for excellence — not only in how we serve food, but in how we show care and respect through every meal. What You’ll Do: Lead the Team: Assign and oversee daily tasks for dietary aides, helping the team stay organized, supported, and successful. Ensure Meal Quality: Prepare and maintain food service lines with a focus on accuracy, freshness, and presentation. Support Patient Care: Assemble trays according to individual dietary needs and preferences, ensuring compliance with diet orders. Manage Patient Data: Maintain and update a patient dietary database, including special diets, food allergies, and personal preferences — accuracy is key. Keep It Safe & Sanitary: Uphold all safety, sanitation, and infection prevention protocols — because clean service is quality service. Be the Go-To Resource: Serve as the point person for questions, problem-solving, and training new team members. Fill in other open positions as needed.

Requirements

Prior experience in food service — lead or supervisory experience preferred
Knowledge of dietary restrictions, allergies, and special diets (we’ll train you too!)
Strong communication and customer service skills
Comfort with basic computer tasks (Microsoft Office, digital documentation)
ServSafe Certification (preferred) or willingness to obtain within 90 days
Dependable, organized, and ready to lead by example

Nice To Haves

ServSafe Certification (preferred) or willingness to obtain within 90 days

Responsibilities

Lead the Team: Assign and oversee daily tasks for dietary aides, helping the team stay organized, supported, and successful.
Ensure Meal Quality: Prepare and maintain food service lines with a focus on accuracy, freshness, and presentation.
Support Patient Care: Assemble trays according to individual dietary needs and preferences, ensuring compliance with diet orders.
Manage Patient Data: Maintain and update a patient dietary database, including special diets, food allergies, and personal preferences — accuracy is key.
Keep It Safe & Sanitary: Uphold all safety, sanitation, and infection prevention protocols — because clean service is quality service.
Be the Go-To Resource: Serve as the point person for questions, problem-solving, and training new team members.
Fill in other open positions as needed.