Nutrition Supervisor, Dietary, Full Time, Days, Jackson South M.C.

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Nutrition Supervisor performs supervisory work assisting food service management in a hospital cafeteria or patient care area. The role plans, assigns, and supervises the work of food service employees engaged in varied activities at a large medical facility. It assists professional staff with auditing patient menus and coordinates work with food production personnel and other departments. The supervisor may also assist with ordering dietary supplies. Professional personnel provide supervision, inspect work in progress, assist with problems, and review service quality.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Generally 5 to 7 years of related experience required.
Supervisory experience required.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions and exercise sound, independent judgment.
Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
Valid license or certification required as applicable to the job or specialty.
American Heart Association and any additional applicable Healthcare Provider life support certification may be required at the unit level upon hire; certifications must have at least 6 months of validity and be maintained at Jackson Health System during employment.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise nutrition employees preparing, portioning, and serving food on the tray line, in the cafeteria, and at catered functions.
Ensure proper techniques, procedures, and standards are followed in all work areas, and that food is served accurately, attractively, and on time.
Inspect work areas for cleanliness and assign cleaning duties.
Monitor employee work time and scheduled breaks; reassign workloads as needed.
Use food service equipment in accordance with safety, operation, and cleaning procedures.
Follow department and hospital policies for handling cash, placing orders, and processing invoices and financial documents.
Handle patient, employer, and visitor complaints diplomatically.
Identify suboptimal performance and plan or help implement corrective action.
Orient and train new employees using departmental guidelines; ensure staff participation in required education, orientation, and training.
Participate in in-service training, area meetings, and supervisory care meetings, and conduct area meetings as required.
Train coworkers and order supplies when required.
Maintain records, documentation, and required paperwork; prepare and present complete, accurate, and confidential reports and statistics.
Maintain knowledge of applicable county, state, and federal guidelines and requirements.
Keep the supervisor informed of progress, identify when target dates may not be met, and take corrective measures as needed.
Perform related duties as requested and adjust personal schedule to meet departmental scheduling needs.
Suggest policy or procedure changes that could improve efficiency.
Assume other departmental responsibilities as needed and serve in an administrative capacity when the Nutrition Assistant Manager is absent.
Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.