PATIENT FOOD SERVICES SUPERVISOR

Blount Memorial Hospital is more than just a hospital.
It is a not-for-profit organization that includes a 304-bed acute care hospital on its main campus, but also features a growing physicians group with specialty clinics, inpatient and outpatient diagnostic services, fitness facilities and a senior living facility campus.
With a strong emphasis on community, Blount Memorial’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of the entire community.
PATIENT FOOD SERVICES SUPERVISOR JOB SUMMARY Daily supervises Food and Nutrition Patient Services employees in the Service of food for patients.
Maintains discipline through the adherence of our core values and of all hospital and department rules and regulations.
Responsible for all patient diet orders, stocking of food and nonfood items for the floors and maintaining a clean service area.
Checks and records food temperatures on tray line, all coolers and freezers in related to Patient Services.
Supervises all aspects of patient tray line and hostess functions including scheduling, training, employee reviews, nutrition accuracy.
The Patient Services Supervisor is to oversee a relationship with Food and Nutrition for our patients and their families, hospital staff and the community.
This includes management of food and nutrition services staff in providing patient diet preferences, information, and consultation from the RD staff for implementation of quality nutritional care, as prescribed by BMH Food & Nutrition Policies and Procedures.
Attends educational meetings.
Meets with and provides assistance to staff of registered dietitians.
Maintains confidentiality.
Possesses skills and ability to communicate with the following population: Pediatric (ages 1-12), Adolescents (Ages 13-18), Adults (Ages 19-65) and Geriatric (65 plus).
Performs any additional duties as assigned by the Director of Food and Nutritional Services and the Clinical Nutrition Manager.
PATIENT FOOD SERVICES SUPERVISOR JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education and/or experience: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Managers ServSave Certification or equivalent required within 3 months of employment.
Three – five years basic management experience in hospital or similar setting is preferred.
Certified Dietary Manager preferred.
Knowledge: Knowledge and practice of rules for commercial food service cleaning and sanitation practices required.
Working knowledge of food service rules and diets required.
Effective Scheduling to limit overtime.
Knowledge of Patient Service diet software programs Required within 3months of hire.
(Paragon and Cbord) Skills: Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of Lotus Notes and Microsoft Office.
Abilities: Ability to make decisions daily and meet time line for trayline service for patient foods, floor stock and patient food orders.
Must be able to maintain clean work areas.
Must be able to uphold Core Values for Food and Nutrition.
Must work well with others and regular attendance is expected.
Location: Blount Memorial Hospital · Food & Nutrition Schedule: Full Time (0.
75 - 1.
0), Varied, 08:00am-4:30pm