Food Service Supervisor (Full OR Part Time)

Essential Functions

• Oversees the performance of comprehensive food service activities in compliance with Fairhaven, federal, state and local policies, rules and regulations.
• Responsible for total food service operations in the absence of the Food Service Director.
• Possesses basic knowledge and understanding of various diets.
• Updates records including tray cards, cardexes, and snacks / nourishment lists or labels and communicates changes as needed.
• Reviews invoices, compares to order lists, and authorizes payment.
• Aids in budgetary control.
• Aids in employee hiring, orientation, management, review and disciplinary processes.
• Aids in resident care planning and nutritional care by interviewing new residents to establish preferences and dislikes, making meal rounds, and performing test trays to check for temperature and diet accuracy.
• Aids in the planning, development, organization, implementation and evaluation of the department’s programs and activities.
• Acts as a relief person when short staffed.
• Performs clerical duties as specified.
• Participates in creating an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, cleanliness, safety and well-being of each resident.
• Safeguards privacy and confidentiality of all resident health care information which includes complying with all HIPAA regulations.
• Acts as a customer service representative and public relations ambassador for Fairhaven with residents, families, vendors, volunteers and other visitors.
• Interacts positively with all residents at all times creating an atmosphere which promotes a homelike environment.
• Maintains, cares for and safely uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently per Fairhaven policies and procedures.
• Maintains sanitary conditions; follows infection control and waste management procedures as they relate to this position.
• Reports incidents of abuse, neglect or a violation of the resident’s rights immediately.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• Physical condition allowing for normal kitchen duties including but not limited to; lifting, bending, stooping, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, standing or walking an entire shift, use of arms and hands with dexterity, ability to read and understand directions.
• Ability to communicate in a friendly manner to residents and coworkers in English.
• Ability to show warmth, love and compassion and to make residents feel comfortable.
• Comfort in working in a Christian Retirement Center environment.
• Adherence to all regulations specified in the Fairhaven employee handbook, procedures and policy documents.

Other Duties

• Identify improvements to processes and recommend changes to management.
• Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and report.
• Aid the immediate supervisor with various administrative tasks to support department operations as directed.
• Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances.

Experience & Education Or Skills Required

• Ability to use computer in performance of duties.
• Successful completion of dietary management course in health care facility.
• Minimum one-year supervisory experience in long term care.
• Food service sanitation certificate.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Working Conditions

• Kitchen and dining areas.
• Exposure to steam, hot water, and hot equipment.
• Individual duties within a team environment.
• Fairhaven approved uniform must be worn.
• Typical health care facility exposure when working with the elderly residents including potential injury or infection.

Position Pay Scale

$18.50 - $21.50 /hour (depending on experience)