Food and Nutrition Services Manager

Singing River Health System Hospital - Gulfport | Full-Time | Varies |
15200 Community Road
Gulfport, Mississippi, 39503
United States
PositionOverview:
Food and Nutrition Services Manager are responsible for staff supervision, training, development, coaching and counseling of Food Service Staff. They enforce policies and procedures to ensure the safety, sanitary and efficient delivery of meals to all customers.Food and Nutrition Services Manager directly ensure oversees the preparation of cafeteria, patient and special function menus; purchase food and supplies; and guarantee proper storage of all food and non-food products. They maintain a high standard of food handling and cleanliness in the work area while working with other employees with a team attitude. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education:
High school graduate/GEDRequired. Graduate from an accredited 2or 4 year college/university, Culinary Arts Program preferred.
License:
N/A
Certification:
Completion of a Food Safety Course required (ServSafe)
Experience:
Minimum of three years in healthcare or institutional cooking with previous restaurant experience preferred. Previous management experience required.

Reportsto:
Executive Director, Guest Relations
Supervises:
All non-clinical FANS staff
Physical Demands:
Work involves moderate physical activity: constantstanding/walking, smelling, hearing, color vision and lifting 2-20 pounds, frequentlymoving about the building, or other facilities within the SRHS service area;frequently positioning self to access files, computers, power equipment, andother objects; performing repetitive motions with wrists, hands and fingers inusing the keyboard and other office equipment; and occasionally exerting up to30 pounds of force to move objects.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sounds atnormal speaking levels, with or without correction. Must demonstrate theability to communicate, speak, and enunciate to express / exchange ideas anddetailed information in person and on the telephone. Work requires a minimumstandard of visual acuity, with or without correction, with the ability toadjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze fromviewing a computer monitor to forms that are closer to compare data at close vision.Thisposition requires constant standing/walking, smelling, hearing, color visionand lifting 2-20 pounds. Frequently thisposition will require twisting, pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, working inhot, wet cold surroundings. Occasionallythis position requires the use of arm and back muscles lifting 21-30 pounds andthe use of power equipment.
Mental Demands:
Must be with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus; must be well-organized and self-directed. Work requires the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Must demonstrate the ability to apply advanced financial and mathematical concepts and operations.
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties / assessment and decision making skills in the management of financial responsibilities, staff, and/or patients. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels associated in dealing with employee issues and demands of maintaining effective working relationships with peers, staff, managers, physicians, and other healthcare associates.

Special Demands:
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.). Must have working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Work requires the ability to function independently, adapt to workload demands, set priorities, and understand and set goals. Must role model ethical, safe, fiscally responsible practices. Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions. Must have the ability to handle multiple priorities. Must demonstrate teamwork and team building skills.