Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $26.10 - $39.15
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee wellness programs
Paid holidays
Job Description
Good Shepherd Hospital, part of the Advocate Health Care system, is a well-established healthcare facility committed to providing high-quality patient care and fostering an environment focused on health and wellness. Located within a network known for its excellent medical services, Good Shepherd Hospital integrates comprehensive patient care with operational excellence. The hospital emphasizes the importance of its various departments working in unison to support patient outcomes and overall service quality. Among these departments, the Food Service Department plays a critically vital role in ensuring patients, staff, and visitors receive nutritious, safe, and well-prepared meals that meet standardized food service requirements... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to work under stressful conditions
- Ability to travel as needed
- Physical ability to lift up to 35 pounds
- Use lifting equipment or assistance for heavier loads
- Resiliency and flexibility to adapt to changing environments
- Ability to work with all levels of personnel including nursing
- Results-oriented and self-motivated
Job Qualifications
- Associates degree or equivalent
- Three to five years of successful experience in hospital food service management
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Basic management skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to make decisions
- Sanitation certification
Job Duties
- Develop and administer departmental budget
- Initiate and approve equipment and supply purchases
- Analyze monthly financial summaries for accuracy and report to Support Services Director
- Compile benchmarking reports
- Recommend and implement policies and procedures
- Manage sanitation and safety compliance
- Approve vendors and manage procurement
- Compile meal cost reports for charge-back
- Complete and authorize invoice payments and purchase orders
- Work with Facilities and maintenance to ensure equipment operability
- Send and compile patient satisfaction surveys
- Troubleshoot departmental issues
- Develop and revise patient and cafeteria menus
- Manage recruitment, staffing, and development of department staff
- Oversee coordinators and monitor food service aides and production staff
- Approve coaching, counseling, and performance reviews
- Implement quality management and assessment activities
- Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations
- Participate in hospital and department committees
- Monitor staff training and certification
- Manage catering and special function services
- Cost out special functions for proper billing
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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