
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.50 - $24.50
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
prescription drug coverage
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Job Description
Select Specialty Hospital - Tallahassee is a renowned critical illness recovery hospital located in Tallahassee, FL, dedicated to providing exceptional inpatient post-ICU services. The hospital specializes in caring for chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery beyond the acute care phase. Recognized for its patient-centered approach and commitment to excellence, Select Specialty Hospital fosters a culture that emphasizes celebrating success, owning the future, creating change, thinking first, and building trust. These core cultural behaviors guide every employee's contribution to delivering world-class care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As part of a broader network of over 44,000 healthcare professionals nationwide, this hospital ensures that each team member has ample opportunities for career growth and personal well-being. The facility supports staff with extensive orientation programs designed to facilitate a smooth transition into the role. Moreover, full-time employees benefit from generous paid time off (PTO) policies that promote a healthy work-life balance, comprehensive health insurance plans including medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage, a company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, and life and disability protection, all underscoring the hospital's commitment to employee investment and wellness. The Food Service Manager position at Select Specialty Hospital - Tallahassee plays a vital leadership role within the Food Service department, directly impacting patient care quality through exceptional food service operations. This full-time role involves coordinating all elements of food service management, including menu planning, staff oversight, and operational development, all aimed at enhancing patient nutrition and satisfaction. The manager ensures that every aspect of food procurement, preparation, and delivery meets the high standards necessary for critically ill patients, whose nutritional needs are both specific and crucial to their recovery process. Beyond daily operations, this role requires robust budgeting, adherence to quality control and improvement initiatives, and the enforcement of rigorous safety and sanitation procedures. The Food Service Manager is also responsible for training and evaluating staff to maintain a professional, efficient, and compliant department. This position directly contributes to fostering a positive, patient-focused food service environment that supports overall healing. Working as the Food Service Manager at Select Specialty Hospital - Tallahassee offers an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team committed to outstanding patient outcomes, with strong institutional support and benefits that match the importance of the role.
Job Requirements
- Five or more years in a management capacity in a food and nutrition department or healthcare food service department
- completion of a state or local approved food safety course
- thorough knowledge of food products and service, operations, staffing, handling, storage and regulatory requirements
Job Qualifications
- Five or more years in a management capacity in a food and nutrition department or healthcare food service department
- completion of a state or local approved food safety course
- thorough knowledge of food products and service, operations, staffing, handling, storage and regulatory requirements
- bachelor’s degree in nutrition sciences preferred or equivalent experience and/or specialized training
- knowledge of nutrition and therapeutic diets preferred
Job Duties
- Planning, organizing, directing and evaluating all phases of the food service department
- managing budget and cost control, menu planning, quality food procurement, food preparation and service, administrative record keeping, maintaining high standards of nutritional care, quality improvement and quality control
- leading training sessions for food service personnel to ensure safety and sanitation procedures are followed
- scheduling food service personnel
- calculating menus according to diet orders and nutritional needs of patients
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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