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Service Supervisor roles involve managing frontline teams, coordinating daily operations, and ensuring service quality standards are met. For F-1 OPT students, these positions typically qualify under business operations or hospitality management fields. Your 12-month OPT window starts counting from your first day of employment, so securing authorization before you start is essential.
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Appreciated for your Nutrition Service Supervising skills
Are you in search of a career close to home and heart, where your nutrition expertise can make a significant impact? As the Nutrition Service Supervisor at Encompass Health, you will support the coordination and direction of our Nutrition Services Department, helping to oversee nutritional support for patients, employees, and guests. Your responsibilities will include setting and implementing policies and procedures that guide cafeteria management, food preparation, budgeting, purchasing, staff development and safety practices. If you are passionate about having a career close to home and heart, then consider joining us to help patients heal.
A Glimpse into Our World
At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.
Starting Perks and Benefits
At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
- Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
- Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
- Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!
Become the Nutrition Service Supervisor you always wanted to be
- Supports Nutrition Service Manager in absence.
- Performs and documents all purchasing, receiving and inventory control of food and supplies.
- Maintains sanitation and proper temperatures to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
- Maintains correct food handling techniques to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
- Determines quality (taste/temperature/appearance), quantity, and portion size of food required.
- Ensures production for both patient meals and cafeteria line are properly coordinated.
- Ensures proper handling of cash/tickets and cash/ticket reports.
- Coordinates dietetic services with other departments.
- Purchases food; assists with and assigns duties for special needs or special occasions.
- Ensures in-service education meetings are held and courses are completed as required by company.
Qualifications
- Certified Dietary Manager or Dietetic Technician registration with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, if required by state or regulatory agency.
- Active membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, if mandated by state or regulatory agency.
- Graduate of an associate degree program in food service preferred.
- Must have thorough knowledge of nutrition and dietetics, administration, and operation of hospital food services, and knowledge of all H.A.C.C.P. guidelines.
Two years of healthcare food service experience, preferably in a supervisory role.
The Encompass Health Way
We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.
Nutrition Service Supervisor Career Opportunity
Appreciated for your Nutrition Service Supervising skills
Are you in search of a career close to home and heart, where your nutrition expertise can make a significant impact? As the Nutrition Service Supervisor at Encompass Health, you will support the coordination and direction of our Nutrition Services Department, helping to oversee nutritional support for patients, employees, and guests. Your responsibilities will include setting and implementing policies and procedures that guide cafeteria management, food preparation, budgeting, purchasing, staff development and safety practices. If you are passionate about having a career close to home and heart, then consider joining us to help patients heal.
A Glimpse into Our World
At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.
Starting Perks and Benefits
At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
- Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
- Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
- Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!
Become the Nutrition Service Supervisor you always wanted to be
- Supports Nutrition Service Manager in absence.
- Performs and documents all purchasing, receiving and inventory control of food and supplies.
- Maintains sanitation and proper temperatures to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
- Maintains correct food handling techniques to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
- Determines quality (taste/temperature/appearance), quantity, and portion size of food required.
- Ensures production for both patient meals and cafeteria line are properly coordinated.
- Ensures proper handling of cash/tickets and cash/ticket reports.
- Coordinates dietetic services with other departments.
- Purchases food; assists with and assigns duties for special needs or special occasions.
- Ensures in-service education meetings are held and courses are completed as required by company.
Qualifications
- Certified Dietary Manager or Dietetic Technician registration with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, if required by state or regulatory agency.
- Active membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, if mandated by state or regulatory agency.
- Graduate of an associate degree program in food service preferred.
- Must have thorough knowledge of nutrition and dietetics, administration, and operation of hospital food services, and knowledge of all H.A.C.C.P. guidelines.
Two years of healthcare food service experience, preferably in a supervisory role.
The Encompass Health Way
We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Service Supervisor
Lead with your operations experience
Hiring managers for Service Supervisor roles want proof you can manage people and processes. Highlight any team lead, shift supervisor, or training experience from internships, part-time roles, or campus positions. Quantify your impact where possible.
Target employers with existing OPT experience
Companies that have hired OPT students before move faster and ask fewer questions. Look for employers with a history of LCA filings or H-1B sponsorship, as they understand the compliance requirements and are more receptive to international candidates.
Align your degree field to the role description
OPT authorization requires a direct connection between your degree and your job. Frame Service Supervisor duties around your field of study, such as operations management, hospitality, or business administration, so the employment relationship clearly satisfies DSO requirements.
Address the sponsorship question before it becomes an objection
Many employers screen out international candidates early over sponsorship concerns. Proactively state in your cover letter that you hold valid OPT work authorization and are immediately eligible to work, removing the assumption that hiring you requires a visa petition.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly employers
Not every job posting indicates whether a company accepts OPT candidates. Migrate Mate filters Service Supervisor listings by sponsorship and OPT eligibility, saving you from applying to roles where authorization is already a dealbreaker before the first interview.
Service Supervisor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Service Supervisor role qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization?
Yes, as long as the position is directly related to your field of study. If your degree is in hospitality management, business administration, or operations management, a Service Supervisor role generally satisfies that requirement. Your DSO will confirm the connection before issuing the OPT employment authorization on your I-20. If the match is unclear, a brief written explanation from your employer describing the role's relevance to your field can help.
Can I work as a Service Supervisor on STEM OPT?
Only if your degree is from a STEM-designated field, which most hospitality and general business degrees are not. Operations research, industrial engineering, or management science degrees may qualify. If your undergraduate degree is STEM-eligible, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension after your initial 12 months, provided your employer enrolls in E-Verify and files the required training plan with your DSO.
Will employers sponsor H-1B visas for Service Supervisor positions?
It depends on the employer. Service Supervisor roles can qualify as H-1B specialty occupations if the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, but some employers in hospitality or retail do not sponsor visas for supervisory roles. Your strongest position is to start on OPT, demonstrate your value in the role, and then discuss H-1B sponsorship with your employer before your OPT authorization expires.
How much time do I have to find a Service Supervisor job on OPT?
Your OPT authorization is valid for 12 months from your start date, and you have up to 90 days of authorized unemployment during that period. That means if you start your OPT period without a job, you have 90 days to secure employment before falling out of status. Apply early and track your unemployment days carefully. Migrate Mate lists OPT-eligible Service Supervisor openings to help you move quickly.
Do Service Supervisor jobs count as full-time for OPT purposes?
OPT requires that you work at least 20 hours per week to maintain valid status. Most Service Supervisor roles are full-time, which comfortably satisfies this requirement. If you are offered a part-time supervisory role, confirm with your DSO that it still meets the minimum hours threshold and that the reduced schedule does not raise concerns about the legitimacy of the employment relationship.