Job Summary: The primary purpose of the Dietary Supervisor is to assist in the planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with the current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Dietary Manager, Clinical Dietitian and/or Dietary Director, to assure that quality food service is provided to patients, staff and visitors. 

Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values.

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

1. Follow directions and performs work according to departmental standards.
2. Manages staff in the absence of Dietary Director, Clinical Dietitian and/or Dietary Manager.
3. Completes patient meal count, meal tally’s, quality control, sanitation rounds and ensures foods are delivered to patients, visitors and employees in a safe manner.
4. Ensures that stock is delivered and charged out correctly for all areas of the facility.
5. Ensures that stock deliveries are complete and are of quality, time, and temperature and stored in proper location.
6. Demonstrates through actions, knowledge of patient modified diets and the ability to give basic diet instructions.
7. Demonstrates through actions, the ability to place food orders.
8. Demonstrates through actions, proper cooking, prepping, storage and serving of all foods.
9. Accurately follows cash procedures while serving in the cafeteria.
10. Demonstrates through actions, proper usage of all equipment within Dietary Department.
11. Demonstrates through actions the ability to explain, teach and instruct all areas of the food services department.

Performs additional tasks as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience required: Three years food experience in a healthcare setting.  Managerial experience is helpful but not necessary.

Education:  High School diploma or equivalent.  Reading, writing, basic math skills such as addition and subtraction and good communication skills are a must.  ServeSafe certification must be attained within 6 months of promotion or placement into position.

Experience: