Supervisor Food and Nutrition

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Job Summary and Qualifications

The Food Service Supervisor supervises dietary employees in the preparation of patient meal trays on trayline. Responsible for the opening and/or closing of the Dietary Department. Assures timely production and service of patient meals, Doctor’s Dining Room meals, and catering events. Checks in vendor deliveries. Assists and coordinates stocking, and performs food and supply inventory. Responsible for Doctor’s Lounge and nourishment room stocking. Assures Doctor’s Dining room opens on time. Assures coverage of the p.m. cafeteria cash register and late trays. Responsible for department office paperwork and telephone coverage. Monitors the trayline check station. Assures patient late tray and nourishment deliveries. Orders food within budgetary constraints. In department director’s absence distributes paychecks and makes cashier deposits.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervise the work performance of all dietary workers to ensure adherence to established department standards.

2. Orient and trains new personnel in all aspects of food service and sanitation.

3. Accurately inventory food items, paper supplies, and staple items as assigned.

4. Adjust daily work schedules and shift personnel to complete essential duties.

5. Coordinate work of employees to promote efficiency of operations.

6. Open and close department using proper procedure; checks all locks, lights and ensures certain equipment is not turned off.

7. Ensure that all work is completed in a timely fashion i.e. food is prepared on time, patient and cafeteria tray line, and doctor’s dining service begins on schedule.

8. Responsible for the completion of all assigned work procedures during the shift without interference in the quality of work performed.

9. Assure regulatory agency compliance.

10. Assure accurate vendor deliveries.

11. Assure timely stocking of deliveries.

12. Assist department director with staff training.

13. Assure appropriate and timely catering production.

14. Report and track equipment repairs.

15. Prepares patient meal cars for tray line.

16. Answers telephone promptly and courteously and responds to requests in a timely manner.

17. Coordinate patient late tray service.

18. Prepare production sheets daily.

19. Prepare patient menus for distribution.

20. File correspondences and other documents.

21. Maintains menu copies.

22. Orders office supplies.

23. Acts as department director in absence of department director.

24. Follows Sanitation Guidelines

25. Knows and follows safe sanitation practices 100% of the time.

26. Wears designated department uniform in professional, sanitary condition daily; wears non-skid, closed-toe shoes.

27. Washes hands thoroughly and frequently and changes gloves after any contamination, 100% of the time.

28. Uses safe, sanitary methods in all food preparation 100 % of the time.

29. Maintains a sanitary work area at all times

30. Completes all cleaning tasks on department cleaning schedule according to assigned time frame.

31. Demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and “Patients First” safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.

32. Performs other related duties as assigned.

LEVEL OF FORMAL EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or equivalent preffered.

LICENSED/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

• Food Handlers Permit required within 7 days of hire

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 2 years previous experience related food industry and 1 years experience in supervision

Benefits

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David's South Austin Medical Center (http://www.stdavids.com/locations/st-davids-south-austin-medical-center) , is a 368‑bed acute care hospital within St. David’s HealthCare, offering comprehensive specialty and sub‑specialty services. Key programs include a nationally accredited oncology program featuring the region’s only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; a Level II trauma center; advanced cardiac, stroke, and orthopedic services; full‑service maternity and newborn care; and four community emergency centers in Bee Cave and Bastrop.

The facility is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery , providing advanced robotic capabilities for orthopedics, open heart and lung procedures, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general and colorectal surgery, and urology. It was also among the first hospitals in Central Texas to integrate CT imaging with robotics for early lung cancer detection.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Supervisor Food and Nutrition opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.