Supervisor - Food and Nutritional Services
About The Position
At Lakeland Behavioral Health System, we believe nutritious meals and compassionate service play an important role in healing. We’re looking for a Food and Nutrition Services Supervisor who wants to lead with care and make a positive impact in the lives of those receiving behavioral health treatment. What you’ll do: Supervise daily food preparation, service, and presentation Ensure special diets are followed accurately Schedule, train, and support food service team members Maintain food safety, sanitation, and quality standards Help address food or service concerns with professionalism and empathy If you enjoy leading a team, working in a supportive healthcare environment, and contributing to patient recovery in meaningful ways, we’d love to have you join us.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Additional education or training in the food service field preferred with two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria.
- Previous supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
- ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state and facility.
Responsibilities
- Oversee food preparation, portion sizes and the overall presentation of food.
- Oversee that delivery of special diets conform to diet orders.
- May also be directly involved in food preparation and service.
- Coordinate activities of the food services staff to ensure that patients are served appropriately and timely.
- Provide guidance and direction to staff and encourage/build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.
- Responsible for the scheduling to ensure the department is staffed appropriately.
- Orient, train and coach new team members on operational guidelines, organizational policies and procedures.
- Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure they comply with health and food safety standards.
- Responsible for the training, supervision and performance of food service staff to maintain food safety, food quality and customer satisfaction.
- Address complaints regarding food quality or service.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
