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 2–3 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 30–50 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nashville General Hospital