Dietary Supervisor Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of dietary supervisor. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for statistical expertise to support the company’s internal capability on food intake programming using nutrition surveys and to develop and implement novel methods of analyzing dietary intake data based on the latest scientific knowledge.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Previous experience in use of food preparation and sanitation principles and procedures
• Work in heavy demand, requiring walking, reaching, bending, stretching and lifting
• Strong sanitation skills, organization skills and leadership skills
• Follows through with assignments and informs Director if unable to complete task
• Organizes and utilizes time appropriately toward accomplishing assigned tasks
• Interacts in professional manner with Residents, public, co-workers
• Dietary Manager's Program Certificate
• Current membership in the Canadian Society of Nutritional Management (C.S.N.M.) or a Registered Dietician given preference

I am excited to be applying for the position of dietary supervisor. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for nutrition education to residents and family members on appropriate food selection and/or preparation and eating behaviors to accomplish patient goals.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• BS/ BA in Hotel/ Restaurant Management or related field is preferred
• Good writing and documentation skills are essential
• Job requires standing, sitting and stooping for long periods of time
• Requires computer skills for data processing and hospital systems
• Travel to floors/units
• To order groceries
• Maintains an orderly serving line to maintain high standards of service and accuracy
• Prepares menu changes following the daily diet report and change form

I would like to submit my application for the dietary supervisor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for direction and guidance to computer operations staff through the preparation of written and oral operating procedures, run instructions and supervisory oversight.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Post-secondary education in dietary management and the successful completion of a recognized Food Services Program
• Dietary management experience in long-term care setting given preference
• Member of a recognized Food Service Supervisor’s Association preferred
• Strong leadership skills to direct the work of employees
• Experience managing employees within a unionized setting or understanding of contracts
• Customer-focused with high emphasis on building and maintaining relationships with clients
• Vo-tech training in dietary management, certification preferred (CDM/CFPP)
• Experience with the Federal School Lunch Program preferred

In response to your job posting for dietary supervisor, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership for the production teams to create and maintain standard operating procedures based on best practices, and ensure implementation and adherence.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrates expertise in food safety
• Detail-oriented, solid verbal communication, adept with computer technology, and time management
• Displays a pleasant personality
• Or completed 108 hour ADA approved Supervisor’s course or equivalent is perferred
• The Dietary Supervisor should have knowledge of New York Sanitation codes
• Experience and proven success in academic and applied background in clinical nutrition for acute care setting
• Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy principles
• Solid understanding of application of principles to fit needs of patients of diverse health situations

I would like to submit my application for the dietary supervisor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for a back-up role when the Director Food Safety and Regulatory is out of the office.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Completes production sheets on a daily basis
• Monitors proper sanitation procedures in accordance with departmental policy
• Prepares daily work schedules to ensure adequate staffing for each station in accordance with budgeted FTEs and with minimal use of overtime
• Supervises, directs, and coordinates the activities of the kitchen personnel with the goal of feeding patients in a timely fashion while following safe food handling procedures
• Conducts temperature studies on Nursing Units
• Supervises and audits tray line staff regarding tray setup, use of appropriate tray tents and garnishes
• Ensures trays are accurate and reflective of programs, standards and therapeutic needs
• Conducts in-services and training's for staff and other stakeholders