Dietary Food Service Supervisor

HHS•Lake Charles, LA

About The Position

The Dietary Food Service Supervisor supports the culinary director in leading the food and nutrition team at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. The role helps ensure patient meals are accurate and delivered on time, while providing excellent customer service so patients are satisfied with their meals. Supervisors oversee food service operations, including the cafeteria, doctor’s dining, catering, and/or patient meals, and help team members and management operate the department efficiently. The position requires adherence to facility health and safety policies and procedures. Applicants must pass a background check and drug screen and provide proof of employment eligibility in the United States. The posting notes that many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption.

Requirements

Must be at least 17 years old.
Practice good personal hygiene and be neatly groomed in a uniform.
Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment.
Pass a background check and drug screen.
Provide proof of employment eligibility in the United States.
Be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods continuously, stoop and bend frequently, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Be able to operate equipment necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

Six or more months of supervisor experience, preferably in cooking, line cooking, a commercial kitchen, fast food, culinary operations, restaurants, a dietary department, foodservice, hourly management, or healthcare.

Responsibilities

Supervise team members to ensure smooth operations of the cafeteria, doctor’s dining, catering, and/or patient meals.
Ensure each patient receives an accurate meal that matches their order and diet requirements.
Provide excellent customer service to patients, staff, and visitors.
Adhere to the facility’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently.