Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.57 - $36.27
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Community Involvement Opportunities
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a healthcare facility that operates a comprehensive Food & Nutrition department dedicated to delivering high-quality food services and nutritional care to patients, guests, and staff. This department plays a vital role in supporting the overall health and wellness goals of the facility by ensuring that nutritional standards meet established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The facility is committed to excellence and maintaining compliance with all governmental and accreditation regulations. As a healthcare provider, it emphasizes a patient-centered approach, where food services contribute significantly to patient satisfaction and recovery outcomes.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years of food service experience
- 1 year of supervisory experience preferred
- Serv-Safe certification within 90 days of employment
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership and business acumen
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Basic computer proficiency
- Ability to maintain professionalism and communicate with diverse groups
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance
- Ability to manage and schedule staff
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation including logs and temperature records
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years of food service experience
- 1 year of supervisory experience preferred
- Serv-Safe certification within 90 days
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of computer software applications
- Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English
- Ability to follow and provide basic written and oral instructions
- Ability to take initiative to solve common problems
- Ability to perform basic math calculations
- Ability to communicate effectively with associates, guests, patients, and other hospital departments
- Maintain professionalism in all situations
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency using departmental computer systems including retail POS, electronic food production systems, and hospital patient dining software
- Knowledge of local health department, state, federal, Joint Commission, and CMS regulatory requirements
Job Duties
- Assists in the development of department goals, objectives, policies and procedures
- Ensures compliance with business unit policies, procedures, and governmental and accreditation regulations
- Assists in the development and recommendation of the department operating budget and manages resources according to approved budget
- Assists in selecting, training, orienting, and assigning department staff
- Develops standards of performance, evaluates performance, and conducts performance management planning
- Initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions
- Maintains ongoing communication with subordinates to review programs, provide feedback, discuss new developments and exchange information
- Provides daily operational leadership and oversight of the food and nutrition department
- Supervises meal preparation, assembly, and delivery to patients, guests, and associates
- Generates employee schedules and adjusts schedules to cover absenteeism and vacation
- Provides recognition and corrective action for hourly associates to ensure optimal food and nutrition services
- Ensures proper maintenance of departmental daily logs and temperatures
- Participates in rounds with patients and unit staff to ensure quality of food and nutrition services
- Participates in meetings, committees, and represents the department in community outreach efforts
- Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams
- Maintains effective working relationships with other departments
- Performs other duties as assigned
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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