About this role
Company Description
Forefront Healthcare is looking for a Dietary Aide Supervisor in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We are growing quickly. Come elevate your career with our company that has won the #1 Best places to work by Modern Healthcare.
You will be on a team of people that will support you! This is a great time to join our company, we are growing quickly! Come and make an impact!
M-F rotating weekends & holidays
WE OFFER AMAZING BENEFITS! PTO, Vacation time, Holidays, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, and much more! Check out our website: https://forefronthealthcare.com/
Job Description
Are you a natural leader who’s passionate about food, service, and making a meaningful impact in healthcare?
We’re looking for a Dietary Aide Supervisor to join our compassionate and dedicated dietary team. In this role, you’ll take the lead on daily operations, ensuring smooth meal service and high-quality care for our patients. You'll set the tone for excellence — not only in how we serve food, but in how we show care and respect through every meal.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the Team: Assign and oversee daily tasks for dietary aides, helping the team stay organized, supported, and successful.
- Ensure Meal Quality: Prepare and maintain food service lines with a focus on accuracy, freshness, and presentation.
- Support Patient Care: Assemble trays according to individual dietary needs and preferences, ensuring compliance with diet orders.
- Manage Patient Data: Maintain and update a patient dietary database, including special diets, food allergies, and personal preferences — accuracy is key.
- Keep It Safe & Sanitary: Uphold all safety, sanitation, and infection prevention protocols — because clean service is quality service.
- Be the Go-To Resource: Serve as the point person for questions, problem-solving, and training new team members.
- Fill in other open positions as needed.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
- Prior experience in food service — lead or supervisory experience preferred
- Knowledge of dietary restrictions, allergies, and special diets (we’ll train you too!)
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Comfort with basic computer tasks (Microsoft Office, digital documentation)
- ServSafe Certification (preferred) or willingness to obtain within 90 days
- Dependable, organized, and ready to lead by example
Additional Information
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a mission-driven team that makes a daily impact on patient health and well-being
- Growth opportunities — we promote from within
- Supportive leadership and a positive work culture
- Consistent hours and a stable healthcare setting
Ready to step up, lead, and serve with heart?
Apply today and help us deliver comfort, care, and connection through every plate.
Hourly wage range: $18-$23
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Other facts
About Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services
Forefront is a specialized culinary and support services company serving mission driven organizations in healthcare, senior living and government throughout the United States.
We create healthy, nourishing foods and maintain clean, safe and resilient environments that enhance the lives and communities we serve.
Our services include: Culinary & Nutrition, Facility Management, Operations & Maintenance, Environmental Services, Custodial Services and more.
We are recognized as an employer of choice with a highly engaged team and workforce. We have been awarded Top 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare Magazine in 2022.
What you'll do
- The Dietary Aide Supervisor will lead daily operations of the dietary team, ensuring smooth meal service and high-quality care for patients. Responsibilities include overseeing tasks, maintaining meal quality, and supporting patient dietary needs.
Ready to join Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services?
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