Food and Nutrition Supervisor Healthcare Tray Line

Food And Nutrition Supervisor - Healthcare Tray Line

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.

Essential Duties and 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.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED Preferred

Minimum of 23 years of food service experience in a healthcare, hospital, long-term care, or institutional setting.

Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Ability to lift up to 3050 pounds occasionally.

Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.

Ability to work in hot, cold, and fast-paced kitchen environments.

Key Competencies

Leadership and team development

Food safety and regulatory compliance

Patient-focused service

Problem-solving and decision-making

Time management and organization

Quality assurance and attention to detail

Basic computer and scheduling skills, strong conflict resolution

Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

We are an E-Verify employer.

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