Supervisor Food Services

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Supervisor Food Services, you will be responsible for maintaining and administering established department operational systems while actively contributing to the development of new processes as a key member of the management team. You will play a vital role in ensuring that all operational needs of the staff are met to maintain high standards of service.

 

Every day you will spend over 50% of your time providing direct, hands-on leadership to your team. By working closely alongside your staff, you will ensure daily tasks are executed efficiently while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment that promotes operational excellence.

 

To be successful in this role, you will need to balance high-level administrative responsibilities with an approachable, engaged leadership style. Your ability to integrate into the daily workflow while maintaining a strategic management perspective will be essential to your success and the overall performance of the food service department.

• Directs FNS staff, including cooks and storeroom clerks, to ensure all operational needs are effectively met.
• Collaborates with the storeroom clerk to implement and sustain rigorous infection control practices, maintaining a safe, sanitary, and orderly facility.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for patients, staff, and customers, relaying service feedback to the management team to drive improvement.
• Maintains cost-efficient staffing levels by managing recruitment, hiring, performance, and daily workload assignments based on shifting priorities.
• Actively participates in the planning and development of menus for patient care, cafeteria, and catering services.
• Provides hands-on supervision and performs additional duties as assigned by leadership to ensure seamless food service operations.

Job Requirements

Required

• Two (2) years of experience in foodservice or one (1) year of hospital nutrition experience
• Registered Dietitian or Certified Dietary Manager within 24 months
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager upon hire
• ServSafe Allergen (ServSafe Gen) within 60 days
• FHP:- within 30 days or state requirement
  • FHP ANSI approved or ServSafe : AZ - Maricopa, Yavapai
  • FHP ANSI approved or ServSafe: CA - Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego
  • FHP: City of Leavenworth:  KS - Leavenworth
  • FHP or ServSafe: KY - Jessamine, Fayette, Madison, Montgomery
  • FHP: NE - Lancaster -  Lancaster County Food Protection Manager Permit
  • FHP: NV - Clark - Clark County Food Handler
  • FHP ANSI or ServSafe: OR
  • FHP ANSI approved or ServSafe: TX
  • FHP or ServSafe: UT
  • FHP State Approved: WA

Preferred

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic computer skills and leadership experience

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1875, for more than a century, Holy Cross Hospital – Salt Lake has provided high-quality healthcare for residents of the Salt Lake Valley. Conveniently located near the heart of the city, this historic acute care hospital remains one of the most trusted medical centers in all of Utah. Our team is focused on providing patients with leading-edge medical expertise and compassionate care at every turn. We are highly motivated and compassionate people, using advanced systems and technology to become the healthcare provider of choice and to improve the quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve. We offer comprehensive orthopedic care, wound care, 24/7 Geriatric, psychiatric and cardiac services, life flight services and are a State-certified heart attack center. Holy Cross Hospital – Salt Lake offers an opportunity to find a fulfilling career in a thriving community with quick access to parks, canyons, winter sports, Climbing, backpacking, and the picturesque Wasatch range of the Rocky Mountains.