Supervisor, Dietary Services

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for managing the Dietary Services Department to provide nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diets that meet residents’ daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Collaborates with the Dietitian to allocate department resources efficiently and economically. Ensures each resident receives food in the appropriate amount, type, consistency, and frequency to maintain body weight and nutritional values. Oversees care and sanitation of institutional food service equipment and workspaces. Maintains compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.

Essential Functions

• Plans menus with the Dietitian to meet residents’ nutritional needs and regulatory requirements.

• Prepares standard recipes and daily production sheets for dietary staff.

• Distributes menus to residents and posts them in accessible locations.

• Conducts meal observations, reviews records, and interviews staff and residents to ensure adequate nutrition.

• Adjusts menus to address inadequate intake or poor nutritional status in collaboration with nursing staff.

• Supervises food preparation to conserve nutritional value, flavor, and appearance.

• Organizes food preparation and service to ensure timely meal delivery and appropriate substitutes.

• Orders food economically from approved sources and maintains sufficient inventory.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area

Experience Requirement

0-4 years of relevant supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and supervisory/team lead experience typically required

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

N/A

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

M. Temperature extremes: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects over 50 pounds. Also involves occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with intermittent repetitive motions; occasional risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning equipment or materials; intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; and intermittent exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and job-related travel. Occasional exposure to burns and bloodborne or airborne pathogens may also occur.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department:

KB Managed Services

Shift:

Flex (United States of America)

Time Type:

Full time

Address:

2500 State Rt 5

City, State:

Ashland, Kentucky