Production Supervisor 2 - Dietary
About the job
- Complete a minimum of two undergraduate years in food and nutrition.
- Hold registration as a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
- Have skills and proficiency in the principles, concepts, and techniques of food service management and clinical nutrition practice.
- Communicate with administration, medical staff, nursing staff, vendors, patients, and families to provide information, render professional judgments, and resolve complaints.
- Contribute to a positive work environment and the overall team effort of the department.
- Be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods on a frequent basis and perform some heavy lifting.
- Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and access only the minimum amount necessary to perform job responsibilities.
- Adhere to West Tennessee Healthcare compliance standards, policies, procedures, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
- Assume responsibility for continued professional growth.
- Plan and direct activities of the Food & Nutrition Services department to provide quality food service for patients, hospital employees, and visitors.
- Ensure that all applicable Joint Commission and credentialing-agency standards are met.
- Provide oversight and communication concerning nutrition services under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian when engaged in patient nutrition care activities.
- Supervise all aspects of production and cafeteria operations according to budgetary requirements, labor allocations, and departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
- Maintain high standards of institutional food service and customer service.
- Provide production-related training to staff as needed.
- Coordinate development of cafeteria menus.
- Assist production staff as needed.
- Coordinate financial data for end-of-month reports and cost accounting.
- Maintain invoices and credit logs accurately.
- Maintain protocols for purchasing, receiving, storage, and physical inventory as directed by the department manager.
- Order groceries according to patient and cafeteria menus.
- Assist with staff scheduling and adjust work schedules as needed.
- Maintain a 30-day cycle of patient and cafeteria menus, production sheets, and order guides.
- Direct catered functions as needed.
- Complete individual employee appraisals and maintain performance documentation throughout the year.
- Plan and implement Quality Plus indicators and report outcomes and trends.
- Perform assigned shift responsibilities efficiently and productively when needed.
- Collect data and perform other activities contributing to patient nutrition assessments under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian.
- Contribute to the development of nutrition-related goals and objectives and implementation of nutritional care plans.
- Implement and monitor standard nutrition interventions, including prescribed diets, snacks and nourishments, medical food and nutritional supplements, and data collection for nutritional support therapies such as tube feedings.
- Obtain diet histories and food preferences, adjust meal selections, and provide education and guidance on food choices based on therapeutic guidelines.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams by contributing nutritional expertise.
- Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.
- Directly supervise all production staff employees.
- Five years of experience in food service management and clinical nutrition techniques is preferred.
About the company
West Tennessee Healthcare is a public, not-for-profit health system based in Jackson, Tennessee, operating an anchor hospital and several specialty centers. It delivers care through Jackson-Madison County General Hospital (635 beds) and centers of excellence in Women and Children, Cancer, Emergency Services, Rehabilitation, and Heart care, offering inpatient, outpatient, emergency, cancer, and rehab services. It differs from many competitors by being community-focused and integrated as a single regional health system rather than a for-profit network of independent providers. Its goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible healthcare across West Tennessee through its network of hospitals and specialty centers.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Jackson, Mississippi
Founded
1950
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What believers are saying
- Bolivar's new 28,179-square-foot micro-hospital targets completion by late 2026.
- July 2026 Altaviva implants at Dyersburg expand urology revenue and prestige.
- ERAdvisor and Dragonfly Navigate improve throughput, discharge speed, and patient engagement.
What critics are saying
- OIG settled EMTALA allegations on February 13, 2026, for $340,231.20.
- Repeated transfer failures invite CMS scrutiny and local referral erosion across 2026.
- Vendor-dependent AI workflows from Philips, Qventus, and Xsolis create rollout fragility.
What makes West Tennessee Healthcare unique
- West Tennessee Healthcare serves 19 counties and 600,000 residents with seven hospitals.
- Its July 2026 eICU spans 127 ICU beds and 17 emergency carts.
- The system pairs care delivery with UT Martin and nursing-school pipelines.
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Dyersburg Hospital now offering new treatment option. * Shannon McFarlin * July 8, 2026 * 8:18 am DYERSBURG, TN. - West Tennessee Healthcare is pleased to announce a new treatment option for people living with urge urinary incontinence. Dyersburg Hospital is now offering the Altaviva(TM) implant, an innovative therapy designed to help patients regain control and confidence. Unlike medications or injections that target the bladder muscles, the Altaviva(TM) implant works by stimulating the tibial nerve near the ankle. This gentle stimulation helps restore communication between the bladder and brain, which may reduce urgency and leakage. The therapy is designed to fit seamlessly into daily life. How It Works A small device is placed just under the skin near the ankle during a minimally invasive outpatient procedure. The implant sends gentle electrical pulses to the tibial nerve. These signals may help regulate normal bladder function and improve bladder control. This approach is known as tibial neuromodulation, a proven therapy for UUI. Why Altaviva(TM) May Be Right for You * One-time outpatient procedure - go home the same day * Therapy begins the same day as implantation * MRI-ready for full-body 1.5T or 3T scans * Long-lasting battery designed for up to 15 years of treatment Brent Zamzow, MD, urologist on staff at West Tennessee Healthcare- Dyersburg Hospital, recently performed the hospital's first Altaviva(TM) implant. "Urge urinary incontinence can have a profound impact on quality of life, said Zamzow. "This innovative implant expands treatment options by providing a safe, minimally invasive solution for patients whose symptoms persist despite conservative therapy". He says. Important Safety Information: As with any surgery, there are potential risks. Complications may include pain at the implant site, lower leg pain, infection, or technical/device issues. Results vary. Talk to your doctor to see if Altaviva(TM) therapy is right for you. For more information, visit www.Medtronic.com/Altaviva About Altaviva(TM) Therapy The Altaviva(TM) system from Medtronic is an implantable tibial neuromodulation (ITNM) therapy designed to treat urge urinary incontinence (UUI) in patients who have not responded to or could not tolerate more conservative treatments. The device is placed near the ankle in a minimally invasive outpatient procedure and automatically delivers electrical stimulation to the tibial nerve to help restore communication between the bladder and brain - potentially reducing urgency and urinary leakage. The Altaviva(TM) system is activated on the same day as implantation, features long-lasting battery life, and is MRI-compatible, offering patients a streamlined and life-enhancing therapy option.
Registration open for grief education series. JACKSON, TN. - West Tennessee Healthcare, in partnership with Butterfly's Embrace, will host a two day grief education series featuring nationally recognized grief counselor and best-selling author Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt. The series will begin on Thursday, April 30, 2026, with an evening community event titled Tending to Your Broken Heart: Hope for Your Healing. This free event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lighthouse Church in Jackson. Dinner will be provided, and while attendance is free, registration is required. On Friday, May 1, 2026, the series will continue with a full-day educational workshop, The Art of Companioning a Mourning Heart: Caring Versus Curing, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the J. Walter Barnes Conference Center at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. This session is designed for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and others who support individuals experiencing grief. Continuing education credits will be available. Throughout both events, Dr. Wolfelt will share practical, compassionate approaches to understanding grief, helping attendees recognize the emotional, psychological, and social impact of loss while learning how to truly walk alongside those who are hurting. The sessions will also explore the important difference between "caring" and "curing," offering guidance on how to support others in meaningful and lasting ways. "At West Tennessee Healthcare, caring for our community means being there not only in times of illness, but also in times of loss," said Leigh Ann Sutton, WTH Perinatal Bereavement Social Worker. "These events are an opportunity to learn how to support one another with compassion, understanding, and heart." Registration for both events is available by visiting www.ButterflysEmbraceFamilySupport.com. This series is made possible through the partnership of West Tennessee Healthcare, Butterfly's Embrace, and community sponsors who share a commitment to caring for others through every stage of life. About West Tennessee Healthcare: West Tennessee Healthcare is a public, not-for-profit healthcare system with locations serving 19 counties in West Tennessee and Southeast Missouri. The mission of West Tennessee Healthcare is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve while providing exceptional and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wth.org.
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