DIRECTOR OF FOOD SERVICES

Community Hospital Fairfax • Fairfax, MO

2d • $64,670 - $84,685 • Hybrid

About The Position

Directs and manages all areas of the Nutritional Services Department to ensure efficient operations and quality standards in the production of all food services provided.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved course for certification by the Dietary Managers Association.
• Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association Or Associates Degree in Dietetics or Food Systems Management.
• Has Documented evidence of annual continuing education.
• Experience in hospital, institutional or restaurant cooking and/or management preferred.
• Ability to work well with all levels of staff and have a good communication skill.
• Ability to read, speak, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Flexible, self-motivated and well organized with a positive mental attitude.

Responsibilities

• Directs areas of accountability through strategic planning and review of department operations to insure efficiently and effectiveness.
• Meets with department management to discuss and monitor operations, which may include problem solving, planning, and reviewing goals.
• Develops and approves department policies and procedures to insure consistent and accurate processing.
• Monitors service levels to insure they are achieved and maintained. Directs staff to carry out the plan of care for patients, including age specific needs.
• Oversee business operations including purchasing, inventory, monthly statistics and ensures safe food handling.
• Plans and coordinates menus for patients, cafeteria, special functions and catering events. Maintains standardized recipes.
• Manages equipment use and maintenance. Schedules and keeps records of routine preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Performs all aspects of patients’ nutritional care to meet established guidelines and regulations.
• Screens and assesses patients for nutritional care to meet established guidelines and regulations.
• Attends and participates in patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Consults with physician regarding special nutritional needs.
• Recruits and develops a qualified and productive workforce.
• Develops and maintains job descriptions.
• Recruits effectively for department positions by following established hiring practices and guidelines
• Orientates new employees in a thorough manner to department and organization.
• Provides training to department staff in an appropriate and thorough manner.
• Offer educational opportunities to support continued development of staff through in-service training, education programs, on-line education, seminars, and literature.
• Monitors and verifies the compliance of staff in regard to maintaining required licenses and certifications, as applicable.
• Performs employee relations functions effectively to promote a positive work environment, influence retention and enhance communication.
• Works with department management to ensure effectiveness in the application of employee relations within their areas of accountability.
• Communicates effectively and provides feedback to staff which may include department meetings, individual meetings or rounding, etc.
• Addresses employee issues in an effective timely manner. Completes documentation thoroughly and accurately.
• Communicates with COO and HR regarding employee issues appropriately in an effort to obtain guidance and reduce potential organizational liability.
• Enforces and interprets policies and procedures with employees, as necessary.
• Develops work schedules for staff and delegates work assignments as needed.
• Administer annual performance appraisal process for staff.
• Manages department financial operations effectively.
• Maintains, develops, and reports budget, capital expenditure planning, and strategic planning for responsible areas.
• Monitors individual department budgets and expenses on a monthly basis.
• Maintains timekeeping records and updates appropriately and accurately for department staff.
• Coordinates department purchases with committed contracts for vest value purchases.
• Performs all aspects of position in a compliant manner, following all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Understands and enforces related regulations and laws which govern the performance of the services being provided, which includes employment law.
• Maintains current knowledge of laws, regulations, and current events that may impact work produced.
• Considers the impact of regulations in work that is produced and discusses concerns with COO appropriately to ensure compliance.
• Maintains current knowledge of laws, regulations, and current events that may impact work produced.
• Maintain credentials. Enhances professional growth through continuing education opportunities.
• Interprets diet manual and communicates with medical staff for annual approval.
• Completes nutritional analysis of menus and maintains record proof for survey regulations.
• Participates and monitors activities related to continuous performance improvements.
• Reviews department services to assure quality food services are provided and safety and sanitation standards are meet.
• Reviews nutritional services provided to assure the nutritional needs are completed.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree