Supervisor, Nutrition Services

Overview

At Legacy, we strive to offer the best possible services to our patients and the community. Our food services department provides quality meals and information in a friendly and caring environment. As a nutrition services supervisor, you will help to maintain this high level of service through your outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills and your knowledge of the general principles and practices of food service. We invite you to consider this opportunity to support the Legacy mission of making life better for others.

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is Southwest Washington’s most modern hospital, offering the latest technology in a setting designed for comfort and care for the whole family. We feature innovations in joint replacement, robotic surgery, pelvic health for women, cancer care, intensive care for newborns, neurosurgery, medical care for children and more.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the department manager, oversees the day-to-day operations and employee performance of the Food Services Department, to include patient food services, and/or cafeteria and/or catering services. Exercises discretionary judgment in solving problems, working with, and evaluating employees. Uses working knowledge of applicable regulations, laws, techniques, procedures, and general principles and practices of the Food Service Department.

Qualifications

Education:

Associate degree in a related field, or equivalent experience, required. Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, preferred.

Experience:

Three years previous food production experience required; three years supervisory experience in a high volume establishment preferred. Three years of hospital supervisory experience preferred.

Skills:

Demonstrated knowledge and concepts of food sciences including recipe development, food safety, and product quality standards. Demonstrated a strong understanding of patient diets. Understands Café Food Service standards and concepts that will maintain or increase sales. Demonstrated ability to organize and lead staff. Knowledge of computers and appropriate software programs required. Working knowledge of applicable regulations, laws and techniques required. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks. Demonstrated ability to remain calm and collected in stressful situations

LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Licensure

Current Food Handler’s Certificate/Card for applicable County/State.