Dietary Supervisor (Nursing Home)

Ocean Healthcare•Elizabeth, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Elmora Hills Healthcare, a 200-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, is seeking a professional Supervisor of Food & Nutrition. The role directs and coordinates food-service employees and operations, maintains sanitation, cleanliness, and safety throughout kitchen areas, and supervises meal service. The supervisor also gathers food-related feedback from residents, visitors, and family members, and may oversee food-service operations in the absence of the Director of Food Service. This is a full-time position in Elizabeth, New Jersey, with hours from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and work every other weekend. The listed salary is $22 per hour; the posting also describes compensation as competitive and based on experience, with benefits.

Requirements

Formal culinary training.
3–5 years of experience in a long-term care setting.
Proficient computer skills.
ServSafe certification.
Training, experience, and ability to direct the total food-service operation.
Leadership qualities and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise non-professional personnel.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the MatrixCare (Meal Tracker) menu program.

Responsibilities

Assign and coordinate employees’ work to promote efficient operations.
Maintain high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety throughout kitchen areas.
Visit the dining area periodically and communicate with residents, visitors, and family members to collect food-related feedback.
Promote a safe working environment and attitude among employees in areas of responsibility.
Supervise meal service.
Handle menu requirements and prepare production sheets and resident tickets.
Prepare shift schedules for food-service workers and assign daily tasks.
Ensure food items are stored safely and sanitarily using the FIFO method.
Maintain and enforce compliance with food-service department policies and procedures.
Maintain the care and use of supplies and equipment.
Inspect food-service areas regularly for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
Direct the total food-service operation and perform these duties in the Director of Food Service’s absence.
Interact positively with administration, coworkers, members, and the public to promote teamwork and a professional approach.
Produce accurate, complete, high-quality work in a timely manner and at high volume.