Supervisor, Patient Food Service

Supervisor, Patient Food Service

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-40059
Position Category: Food/Nutrition
Job Type: Unclassified Administrative
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Food and Nutrition
Posting Salary Range: $60,257.60 - $90,376.00 per year with offer based on experience, education and internal equity
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Variable
Posting Hours: variable
HR Mission: Healthcare
Drug Testable: Yes
LinkedIn Job Code: #LI-BMN

Department Overview

OHSU is Oregon’s only public academic health center. We are a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and southwest Washington. We are an institution of higher learning, with schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health – and with a network of campuses and partners throughout Oregon. We are a national research hub, with thousands of scientists developing lifesaving therapies and deeper understanding. We are a statewide economic engine and Portland’s largest employer. And as a public organization, we provide services for the most vulnerable Oregonians, and outreach to improve health in communities across the state.

 

The Food and Nutrition (FNS) Supervisors are responsible for assessing general patient/customer satisfaction during all meal periods by visiting with patients/guests, as well as providing knowledge regarding the menu, ingredients to patients/guests as needed. FNS Supervisors must be capable, willing, and proficiently perform all job functions for the employees they supervise in their operations including but not limited to; cooking, serving, bussing, barista, cleaning, cashiering, and Room Service Program. 

Function/Duties of Position

Operational Functions:

• Direct in unit supervision of operations on a continual basis. Assuring the highest standards of patient/customer service, cleanliness, food quality and operation excellence. Supervises meal periods. Checks to ensure HACCP and other quality control checks are followed. Supervises food line and grab and go items. Supervises cash handling and point of sale transactions.

Administrative Functions:

• Follows procedures for providing training, making schedules, and providing documentation for disciplinary actions and performance reviews. Prepares required reports and presents to management as needed. Develops and implements programs that facilitate and/or improve operations. Presents a positive role model for employees at all times.

Hospitality/Customer Service Functions:

• Demonstrates exceptional patient/customer service at all times. Assesses patient/customer satisfaction during mealtimes by visiting with patients/guests. Leads the team to provide a memorable patient/guest experience. Develops and monitors supervisory rounding of all operational facilities.

General Functions:

• Follows standards for merchandising, stocking, rotating and storing products. Works with management to develop new business opportunities. Supports sustainability efforts of Food & Nutrition Services by fully participating in the recycling program.
• Fulfills responsibilities to the organization through performance that promotes the service excellence philosophy. Performs requirements for department managers as outlined in "Compliance Roles and Responsibilities in OHSU Hospitals and Clinics."

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma /GED
• Minimum of 5 years lead or supervisory experience.
• Current ServSafe certification or equivalent

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Good understanding of budget and forecasting, Cost of Goods sold (COGS), labor cost, hiring, and discipline of employees, customer service, menu development and leadership. Must have the ability to communicate with patients, staff, visitors, and all levels of management. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Masters
• 5-8 years for food service, retail, or healthcare supervisory experience.
• Previous experience in creating budgets, forecasts, customer service, hiring and discipline of employees as well as prior work with union contracts. Knowledge of therapeutic menus for patients.

Additional Details

Exposure to a variety of food products, restaurant grade chemicals, heat, cold and loud noise. Exposure to a large amount of people on a daily basis. Must be able to work long hours as needed and be available on an on-call basis. This position works days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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