Supervisor Nutritional Services

Supervisor Nutritional Services

Reports to the Director, Nutritional Services. Oversees the efficient operation and delivery of all Nutritional Services functions during an assigned shift. This includes coordinating shift operational activities in all Departmental areas, handling patient and other customer service related issues as they arise and ensuring that all associates adhere to established Department and Hospital standards. Will be assigned responsibility for the coordination of a functional area.

This is the 'designated person in charge' per Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) rules.

• Mission: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• Values: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• Service Goals: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

• Leading and coordinating the workload of assigned associates and communicating with other Department management to ensure that necessary services are provided within established time frames; also ensuring that budgetary, staffing and quality are consistent with Department standards and customer expectations.
• Assist with developing a work environment which fosters the effective performance of one's daily responsibilities in order to help accomplish Beacon Health System's mission/values and the Department's goals/objectives; also fostering continuous learning, continuous improvement and job enrichment.
• Providing leadership and skill development for assigned associates (patient room service, cafeteria, Subway, kitchen and catering) as they perform their daily activities. Acting as a resource for associates regarding daily operational activities.
• Scheduling and assigning workload to the assigned staff.
• Recruiting, hiring, evaluating and, if necessary, recommending the coaching/discipline (and/or discharge) of associates.
• Planning and coordinating ongoing training for the associates. Also, ensuring a comprehensive orientation and training for new associates.
• Interpreting, enforcing and supporting Hospital policies, procedures, protocols and the terms and conditions of the Union bargaining agreement.
• Supporting the Director in ongoing efforts to achieve targeted cost savings for the Department and continually striving, through purposeful efforts, to attain savings targets in future years.
• Demonstrating an effective leadership style which supports collaboration, shared communication, innovation and a continuous focus on Beacon Health System's mission and the Department's goals/objectives.
• Supporting teamwork through such things as the availability of timely and necessary information, required resources and training, tangible and intangible support and timely feedback.
• Oversee all activities related to the assigned associate's efforts to achieve continuous quality improvement.
• Ensuring that the Hospital's policy on confidentiality is strictly followed.

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established time frames.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established time frames.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Foods, Nutrition or a related field.
• Certification as a Dietary Manager (CDM) is highly preferred.
• A minimum of three years of previous supervisory experience is highly preferred.
• Must hold and maintain Serve Safe Food Safety Manager Credential within 90 days of hire date.

• Working knowledge of physiology, nutrition and food service operations including sanitation, hygiene, food preparation standards and nutrition programs based on current dietetic practices.
• Planning and organizing operational activities and effectively evaluating assigned associates.
• Leadership skills necessary to effectively coach/train others and work in a positive manner; analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) to deal effectively with all levels of associates, customers and vendor…