Dining Services Supervisor

Pyramid Healthcare•Hammonton, NJ

3h•$39,520 - $49,920

About The Position

The Dining Services Supervisor coordinates and manages the daily operation of the Dining Services Department in accordance with facility policies and procedures, departmental standards, and regulatory requirements. The role ensures high-quality dining services and a clean, safe, sanitary, and efficient food service environment. The supervisor leads dining services staff, supports operational excellence and client satisfaction, and collaborates with facility leadership and clinical nutrition services, as applicable, to provide quality food service and nutritional support. The position operates primarily in kitchen, dining, hospitality, healthcare, and behavioral health treatment environments. It may involve exposure to commercial kitchen equipment, hot surfaces, cleaning chemicals, varying temperatures, communicable illnesses, emotionally sensitive situations, and regulatory inspections. Scheduling may depend on operational needs and occasionally require flexibility. The listed pay range is $19.00–$24.00 per hour, or $39,520–$49,920 annually. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Experience in food or culinary services, including in healthcare facilities, restaurants, schools, or a similar environment.
Serv-Safe certification or willingness to obtain it upon hire.
Thorough knowledge of quantity food service, food preparation methods, food safety standards, sanitation practices, and food service equipment.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Excellent time-management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Ability to make objective, ethical, and sound operational decisions.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to use conflict-resolution and problem-solving techniques effectively.
Ability to lead employees and teams collaboratively and respectfully.
Ability to gather, analyze, and apply information to solve operational challenges.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs.
Ability to learn and apply applicable federal, state, and local requirements, as well as licensing and accreditation requirements.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic computer systems.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily Dining Services Department operations to ensure quality food service, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Supervise dining services staff, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, training, coaching, performance management, employee development, corrective action, and accountability for departmental performance and service standards.
Ensure meals are prepared and served according to approved menus, dietary requirements, food safety standards, and sanitation requirements.
Collaborate with facility leadership and clinical nutrition services, as applicable, to support client nutritional needs and dining service objectives.
Manage departmental inventory, purchasing, food costs, labor utilization, and budgetary resources.
Conduct routine inspections and audits for compliance with food safety, sanitation, infection control, licensing, accreditation, and workplace safety requirements.
Monitor department performance and implement quality improvement initiatives to improve service delivery, client satisfaction, and operational effectiveness.
Address client, visitor, and employee concerns and help resolve operational issues.
Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality regarding company information.
Complete required trainings designated by the company and accreditation or licensing entities.
Perform other duties as assigned.