Food Services Director

The Food Services Director manages the food service operation under the direction of the CEO. Assures compliance with department regulations and procedures in conformance with the administrative and accrediting agencies’ guidelines. Assists in developing standards, policies and procedures for food service. Manages within budgetary guidelines. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. This is an exempt position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Food Services Management

• Assists with the development of departmental policies and procedures to conform with administrative policies and with accrediting agencies’ standards; assists in developing procedures for implementing food services.
• Plans and directs department activities and assures that compliance is maintained with hospital policies and procedures.
• Assists in planning menus according to established guidelines.
• Procures and receives food items, supplies and equipment, maintaining established cost control and revenue records.
• Maintains, improves and monitors standards of sanitation in food handling and preparation. Assures compliance with infection control, safety and security guidelines.
• Provides consistent on time quality meals to patients and staff.
• Monitors food service for conformance with quality improvement standards.
• Conducts dietetic service inspection and staff training to assure that compliance with food service standards.
• Supervises staff in accordance with hospital policies. Participates in determining staff needs, conducts orientations, and in service education.
• Conducts monthly staff meetings/inservices; documents objectives and employee attendance.
• Gathers data according to prescribed methods for monthly and quarterly reports and in evaluating food service systems
• Directs and coordinates all catering events, food and beverage service at meeting and special functions; determines cost.
• Monitors food costs.
• Assures all special diets and patients trays are prepared according to standards.
• Uses and manages resources appropriately and within budgetary guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Training: Associates degree in general dietetics that meets approval of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) or experience that may include completion of an accredited food production management course may be substituted for a degree. Crisis management certification per hospital policy and standards required.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience coordinating food/environmental services in hospital, hospitality, or academic setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to interpret hospital policies, goals and objectives and communicate them to staff.
• Must be able to use hospital policies and procedures in the training and evaluation of staff competence, including the documentation of such training.
• Have knowledge of inventory practices.
• Understand the requirements of fostering a safe work environment with the proper use of chemicals, per SDS.
• Ability to gather data according to prescribed methods for use in evaluating food service systems.
• Ability to determine staffing needs, select personnel, and conduct on-the-job training.
• Must be able to develop and maintain programs to meet hospital policies and procedures for safety and infection control.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

ABOUT US

Joining our PAMily allows you to work in a collaborative environment with colleagues and leadership with exposure to a variety of patient care levels. Aside from our competitive pay, generous paid benefit time, and excellent insurance options, you will also have opportunities for professional growth through our Education Advancement Program.

We are excited to learn more about you and hope that you consider joining us on a shared mission to improve the lives of others by being an integral part of our We Care Program. Please take a moment to visit us online at www.pamhealth.com  for a comprehensive look at how we're able to positively impact our local communities.

PAM Health does not discriminate and does not permit discrimination, including, without limitation, bullying, abuse or harassment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status, or based on association with another person on account of that person's actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status.