
Food Service Supervisor - Merakey AVS Pittsburgh
Job Description
Food Service Supervisor – Lead with Heart in Healthcare
Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™
Love People? Love food? Love leading a team with purpose?
Join us as a Food Service Supervisor and help create a positive dining experience that fuels learning, builds community, and delivers care. In this role, you’ll lead a dedicated team in a healthcare setting, making sure every meal is safe, nutritious, and served with a smile.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Leading daily kitchen operations—from prepping meals to service—with quality and care.
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Opening and closing the kitchen, managing inventory, and reducing waste.
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Guiding and motivating your team while creating a positive, supportive work environment.
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Rolling up your sleeves—90% of your day is hands-on in the kitchen and serving area.
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Keeping everything clean, safe, and ready for health inspections (and gold stars!).
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Assisting with menu planning, food ordering, and using government commodities.
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Making sure every plate meets our standards for taste, nutrition, and presentation.
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Handling patient and staff feedback with positivity and solutions.
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Celebrating special menus, wellness programs, and school community events.
Why This Role Rocks:
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You’re the person who helps keeps the patients happy, healthy, and strong.
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Your leadership makes the kitchen run smoothly and your team feel valued.
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You bring heart and structure to a space where people count on us every day.
What We’re Looking For:
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A natural leader who inspires confidence and kindness.
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Someone who loves good food and making people smile.
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Organized and ready to thrive in a busy schedule.
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Hands-on, team-oriented, and willing to jump in wherever needed.
What You’ll Need:
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High School Diploma or GED (Culinary experience a big plus!).
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3+ years in food service, with leadership or supervisory experience.
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Knowledge of food safety, cooking procedures, and portion control.
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ServSafe Certification (or willingness to obtain).
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Strong communication skills; bilingual Spanish is a plus.
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Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stay on your feet throughout the day.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
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No late nights or major holidays – Enjoy a consistent schedule.
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Great benefits – Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
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Room to grow – Training and career development opportunities.
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Feel-good work – Every meal makes a difference in a patients day.
Apply today and help us live our mission: Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.
Pay Rate: $21-$23/hour