Food Service Supervisor - Full Time - Day/Evening

Hackensack Meridian Health is a distinguished healthcare organization committed to improving the lives of its patients by delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Renowned for its dedication to collaborative teamwork and community engagement, Hackensack Meridian Health fosters a supportive work environment where employees, regarded as team members, are valued for their contributions. This culture of connection and collaboration enables the organization to advance its mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. As a large health network, Hackensack Meridian Health offers competitive benefits and prioritizes employee well-being, growth, and professional development. The Supervisor, Food and Patient Services role at Hackensack Meridian Health is pivotal to maintaining the highest standards in food and nutrition services within the Pavilion and Women and Children’s kitchens. This supervisory position entails overseeing all diet aides, managing scheduling, and ensuring that all aspects of patient food service meet regulatory and quality standards. The role involves direct leadership responsibilities such as delegating tasks, coaching staff, enforcing grooming standards, and contributing to menu and service improvements to enhance patient satisfaction. The Supervisor ensures that food presentation, portioning, taste, dietary compliance, and consistency align with hospital policies and nutritional guidelines. Additional critical responsibilities include maintaining sanitation and safety standards, overseeing mechanical functionality of kitchen equipment, and conducting regular staff meetings to keep the team informed and engaged. The Supervisor supports cross-training initiatives to promote job satisfaction and professional growth among staff, manages the tray line to adhere to service timelines, and performs quality checks on patient trays to confirm accuracy and compliance with dietary orders. This role also features compliance with organizational and managerial competency standards that reflect the medical center’s commitment to excellence. This position offers a starting annual salary of $55,556.80 and includes extensive benefits like flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts, reinforcing the organization’s investment in its workforce. Candidates can expect a dynamic work environment where leadership, operational expertise, and a strong commitment to patient-centered care are essential. Hackensack Meridian Health provides a workplace where employees are empowered to succeed and make meaningful impacts on the lives of patients and the community. This career opportunity is ideal for experienced food service supervisors who are passionate about healthcare nutrition and eager to contribute to a leading healthcare organization with a focus on continuous improvement and teamwork.

• Associate's degree in food management or equivalent and 5 years supervisory experience from a hospital or similar food service environment
• OR high school diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs and 10 years supervisory experience from a hospital or similar food service environment
• Candidate must have Food Safety and Sanitation Certification or ServSafe Certification or Certified Food Safety Manager