Food Service Supervisor - Healthcare

What Does Success Look Like As Our Food Services Supervisor?

• Lead by example – Roll up your sleeves as a working supervisor, joining your team in the kitchen for food preparation, service, and cleanup—because leadership tastes best when it’s served alongside teamwork.
• Inspire your crew – Guide and motivate a talented team of dietary aides and utility staff, coordinating schedules, delegating tasks, and keeping operations running smoothly.
• Grow your team’s potential – Partner with our Center Manager to provide feedback, coaching, and encouragement, creating a positive and respectful environment for everyone.
• Keep it safe – Ensure our kitchen follows all local, state, and federal food safety guidelines—because great meals start with safe kitchens.
• Make mealtime special – Bring joy to the table by ensuring meals are nutritious and tailored to each participant’s therapeutic, cultural, and religious preferences.
• Collaborate for care – Work hand in hand with our Registered Dietitians and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to meet special dietary needs.
• Serve with style – Oversee perfect portioning, beautiful plating, and timely delivery—because presentation matters.
• Pack care to go – Prepare and complete “To Go” kitchen requests, from snacks to frozen meals, so participants have care that travels with them.
• Protect quality every day – Monitor food storage, temperatures, logs, cleanliness, and equipment functionality.
• Stay proactive – Conduct regular audits and safety checks, fixing any hiccups right away.
• Run the pantry like a pro – Manage inventory by ordering, receiving, and storing supplies while reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
• Work as one team – Collaborate with leadership and IDT members for daily operations, special events, and emergency meal planning.
• Be the voice that listens – Connect with participants and caregivers, hearing their feedback and making sure everyone feels cared for.
• Jump in when needed – Step up wherever necessary to keep the our center beating strong.

What Does An Ideal Supervisor Look LIke

• Bring your education – High school diploma or equivalent.
• Lead with experience – 3+ years in food service, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role (healthcare or long-term care preferred).
• Show your credentials – Valid Food Safety Manager Certification (e.g., ServSafe).
• Know your nutrition – Knowledge of therapeutic diets, food allergies, and cultural food practices.
• Follow with precision – Ability to read and follow recipes and meal plans from a Registered Dietitian.
• Stay organized and clear – Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Love who you serve – A true passion for working with older adults.
• Bring relevant know-how – Experience in a PACE, long-term care, or healthcare setting (a big plus!).
• Speak their language – Bilingual skills in Spanish, Tagalog, or other relevant languages welcomed.
• Be ready for anything – CPR/First Aid certification.

The Physical Side of The Role

• Stay on your feet – Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours per shift) while performing kitchen and supervisory duties.
• Move with flexibility – Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, and twisting while preparing and serving food.
• Handle the heavy lifting – Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds (e.g., boxes of supplies, food trays, equipment).
• Work with precision – Manual dexterity and hand–eye coordination to operate kitchen tools, appliances, and equipment safely.
• Adapt to temperature changes – Ability to work in warm and cold environments (e.g., kitchen, walk-in refrigerator/freezer).
• Be comfortable in the kitchen environment – Tolerance for exposure to common kitchen elements such as heat, steam, and food odors.
• Hear and respond quickly – Ability to hear and respond to verbal instructions and kitchen alarms in a noisy environment.
• Keep a sharp eye – Visual acuity to inspect food presentation, read recipes, and verify safety labels.
• Maintain your stamina – Endurance to perform repetitive motions such as chopping, stirring, plating, and cleaning throughout the shift.
• Suit up for safety – Ability to wear and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, aprons, and non-slip footwear.

The Fine Print

• Your schedule – Monday through Friday, giving you evenings and weekends to recharge.
• Your home base – Our center is located in Greater Los Angeles, serving our vibrant community. This position will support our South Los Angeles site as needed.
• Your leader – You’ll report directly to the Center Manager, working closely together to keep our kitchen running like clockwork.