Food Service Night Supervisor

Food Service Night Supervisor 2.9 2.9 out of 5 stars 10570 Bergtold Road, Clarence, NY 14031 $19.50 - $20.50 an hour - Part-time

BROTHERS OF MERCY NURSING HOME COMPANY INC 116

reviews $19.50 - $20.50 an hour - Part-time The Food Service Night Supervisor oversees the afternoon and evening operations of the dietary department. This role ensures high-quality meal production, accurate patient tray assembly, regulatory compliance, and a clean, safe kitchen environment. The supervisor manages kitchen staff, coordinates with nursing units, handles cash reconciliation, and secures the facility at closing.

What You'll Do Shift Leadership & Staff Management Daily Scheduling:

Verify attendance, adjust staff placement based on needs, and handle emergency call-ins or shift coverage

Performance Monitoring:

Conduct regular floor rounds to supervise employees in the main kitchen, dish room, and cafeteria

Task Assignment:

Delegate daily and deep-cleaning lists to the night crew; ensure staff setup the kitchen for the following day's morning shift

Training & Compliance:

Conduct brief shift meetings (in-services) focusing on safety, ticket reading accuracy, and operational protocols

Patient Experience & Tray Line Operations Dietary Coordination:

Communicate with nursing units to collect diet changes, update lunch/dinner tickets, and coordinate guest trays

Quality & Safety Control:

Take and record food temperatures on the tray line; monitor ticket-reading accuracy and ensure proper beverage placement

On-Time Delivery:

Supervise the dinner tray line, coordinate immediate "call-down" requests from nursing units, and ensure late trays are delivered within 10 minutes

Inventory & Food Safety Compliance Inspections:

Audit the cooks', bakers', and nourishment coolers daily for organization, cleanliness, and proper food dating

Nourishment Supply:

Audit floor nourishment rooms, document inventory counts, and coordinate restocking

Equipment Care:

Monitor kitchen equipment throughout the shift; ensure exhaust fans and heavy cooking equipment are turned off at closing

Cash Handling & Financial Services Safe Drops:

Secure afternoon cafeteria cash drops in the safe prior to shift changes

Financial Reporting:

Process evening cash receipts, complete standard financial paperwork for accounting, and double-lock the safe at closing

Facility Security & Closing Procedures Securing Inventory:

Lock all walk-in refrigerators and freezers while conducting final temperature logs

Lock-Up:

Close and secure the cafeteria, lock all kitchen perimeter doors, file completed in-service paperwork, and turn off facility lighting

Discretionary Dismissal:

Review final kitchen cleanliness and preparation levels before approving staff departure What You'll Need Preferred Experience Minimum of 1-2 years of supervisory experience in a kitchen, cafeteria, or restaurant environment (healthcare, hospital, or long-term care experience is highly preferred) Experience with therapeutic diets or working closely with dietary clerks/dietitians is a plus

Skills & Competencies Multitasking & Pace:

Ability to manage a fast-paced environment, balance administrative duties (answering phones, paperwork) with physical kitchen tasks, and meet strict 10-minute delivery deadlines

Communication:

Strong verbal skills to direct staff, call out orders on the tray line, and professional phone etiquette for coordinating with medical units Attention to

Detail:

Precision in checking ticket accuracy, logging temperatures, and auditing food expiration dates

Financial Integrity:

Trustworthiness and basic math skills for handling cash drops and filling out financial paperwork Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods (up to 8 hours) Ability to lift, push, and pull food carts and stock items