Food and Nutrition Supervisor – Healthcare Tray Line

Nashville General Hospital•Nashville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Nashville General Hospital is hiring a Full-Time Food and Nutrition Supervisor - Healthcare Tray Line. We are looking for a dependable candidate with a flexible schedule throughout the week, including rotating weekends.

Requirements

Minimum of 2–3 years of food service experience in a healthcare, hospital, long-term care, or institutional setting.
Current ServSafe Manager Certification required or to be obtained within first year of assuming the role.
Knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and sanitation standards.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED Preferred
Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
Experience with electronic diet office systems and healthcare food service software.
Experience with Hospital, Restaurants or Hospitality setting,
Experience with patient meal service and tray line management in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily tray line operations and meal service activities.
Ensure patient trays are assembled accurately according to prescribed diets and menu selections.
Monitor tray line workflow to maintain efficiency and meal delivery schedules.
Train, coach, and evaluate food service employees on departmental procedures and performance standards.
Verify compliance with food safety, sanitation, and infection control guidelines.
Conduct routine inspections of food preparation, storage, holding temperatures, and serving areas.
Collaborate with Registered Dietitians, Nursing staff, and Food Service personnel to address patient dietary concerns.
Maintain accurate production records, temperature logs, sanitation reports, and staffing documentation.
Assist with scheduling, staffing assignments, and departmental coverage.
Investigate and resolve patient meal service complaints promptly and professionally.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and healthcare regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission and CMS standards as applicable.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental meetings.
Assist with inventory control, ordering, and cost management activities.