Food Operations Manager 2

SodexoCedar Rapids, IA
Onsite

About The Position

The Food Operations Manager 2 position is located at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA. This leader will be responsible for a dynamic group of employees supporting patient food service and retail. Sodexo offers a range of services to healthcare facilities, including food, nutrition, environmental, facilities management, healthcare technology management, retail, and patient experience services. Employees at our healthcare sites play a crucial role in enhancing patient experience and well-being.

Requirements

  • Background in food service or culinary management
  • Proven ability to mentor, train, and coach frontline employees
  • Can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service
  • Prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed
  • Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and a self-starter mindset
  • Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 2 years minimum management experience
  • 2 years minimum functional experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Responsibilities

  • Create and deliver innovative and enriching cafe experiences for patients, family and staff daily
  • Have oversight of day-to-day operations
  • Evaluate and develop service levels for the overall Patient Services Program targeted to exceed patient and customer satisfaction
  • Oversee Sodexo’s Patient Dining Program and daily meal rounding inclusive of service recovery
  • Collaborate with clinical, food service and interdisciplinary teams to enhance the patient experience
  • Perform tray assessments to ensure food quality and presentation and tray accuracy
  • Deliver high quality food service
  • Manages cash handling protocols & control procedures according to Sodexo policies
  • Mentor, develop, and retain frontline staff
  • Develop and maintain client and customer relationships

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
  • 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
  • Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

Associate degree

Number of Employees

251-500 employees

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