Nutrition Service Supervisor

Encompass Health • Beverly, MA

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About The Position

The Nutrition Service Supervisor supports the coordination and direction of the Nutrition Services Department at Encompass Health, helping oversee nutritional services for patients, employees, and guests. The role helps establish and implement policies and procedures for cafeteria management, food preparation, budgeting, purchasing, staff development, and safety practices.

The supervisor supports the Nutrition Service Manager when needed and helps coordinate patient meal and cafeteria production. Responsibilities also include purchasing and inventory control, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, coordinating dietetic services with other departments, and supporting education and special events.

Requirements

• Certified Dietary Manager or Dietetic Technician registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, if required by the state or regulatory agency.
• Active membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, if mandated by the state or regulatory agency.
• Thorough knowledge of nutrition and dietetics, administration, and the operation of hospital food services.
• Knowledge of all H.A.C.C.P. guidelines.
• Two years of healthcare food service experience.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an associate degree program in food service.
• Healthcare food service experience in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nutrition Service Manager in their absence.
• Perform and document purchasing, receiving, and inventory control of food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation and proper food temperatures to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Maintain correct food-handling techniques to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Determine the required quality, including taste, temperature, and appearance, as well as quantity and portion size of food.
• Ensure production for patient meals and the cafeteria line is properly coordinated.
• Ensure proper handling of cash and tickets and completion of cash and ticket reports.
• Coordinate dietetic services with other departments.
• Purchase food and assist with and assign duties for special needs or special occasions.
• Ensure in-service education meetings are held and required courses are completed.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed