Responsible for the daily food service operations including: patient services, retail operations, purchasing, food preparation and distribution. Assures compliance with all health codes and safety requirements, acts as a liaison to outside vendors, manages the operations of the food program(s), and assists the Manager in overall food service planning.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manages all daily operations of the department and the food program(s). Coordinates food preparation for patient tray assembly and delivery, and manages the distribution of food and supplies to ancillary areas.
• Directs and coordinates the development of menus to ensure quality therapeutic appropriateness and adequate cost to value ratios. Develops menu cycles for retail operations and modifies menu choices to meet requirements.
• Prepares instructional material for training and development of staff and conducts in-service education. Orients and trains employees in responsibilities such as food preparation, pre-serving/serving activities, recipe standardization, cashiering, infection control, fire safety, and cleanup activities consistent with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Guidelines.
• Initiates and maintains the department's outside vendor contracts, which includes evaluating pricing terms, arranging quantity discounts, negotiating contracts, soliciting bids, maintaining adherence to product quality standards, and contractual compliance.
• Generates statistical reports, analyzes data and tracks trends. Analyzes outcomes and develops action plans for improvement of the department. Identifies participants, performance indicators, data collection tools and evaluation methods to ensure timely corrective action plans in areas deviating from established standards.
• Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures, which may include: tray-line, production, diet office, retail operations, procurement, portion and temperature control, Mobile Meal Program, etc.
• Maintains the food service safety programs. Conducts regular safety inspections and accurately documents and investigates accidents.
• Establishes quality standards for customer satisfaction and develops and implements corrective action plans based on survey feedback.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive HACCP program to achieve a high level of sanitation and compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies. Conducts routine inspections of production areas and equipment on a daily basis.
• Responsible for cost effectiveness, which may include: monitoring cash register balance sheets and daily sales, evaluating equipment specifications, participating in the formulation of food specifications, and conducting periodic inventories to ensure adequate supplies are available to meet employee and customer needs.
• Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which includes coaching on performance, completes performance reviews and overall staff morale. Recommends hiring, compensation changes, promotions, corrective action decisions, and terminations.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• ServSafe Food Handler certification issued by the National Restaurant Association needs to be obtained within 1 year.

Education Required:

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 3 years of experience in food service operations and food preparation, including service techniques, cashiering and sanitation standards and/or general and modified diets in a large hospital or hotel/restaurant food service environment, with experience as a lead or senior level staff.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or similar products, electronic mail and Internet.
• Excellent verbal, oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with a variety of internal and external customers/staff.
• Excellent leadership skills including problem solving and decision making.
• Must be self-directed, organized, and pay attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to perform arithmetic calculations.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.