Food Service Manager

Ernest Health • New Braunfels, TX

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About The Position

New Braunfels Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Food Service Manager to oversee the effectiveness of its Food Service Department. The role involves planning, developing, organizing, and evaluating food preparation and service to ensure quality food service, and may include providing technical guidance on food preparation and service techniques. The manager integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

The hospital is an inpatient rehabilitation facility in New Braunfels, Texas, serving patients recovering from serious health events and conditions. It is part of Ernest Health and describes a supportive, close-knit environment with modern therapy facilities and rehabilitative equipment. The organization offers recognition, wellness, and retention programs and comprehensive health and financial benefits.

Requirements

• At least two years of supervisory experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or related medical facility is preferred.
• Certified Food Protection Manager certification.
• In New Mexico, graduation from a state-approved course providing at least 90 hours of classroom instruction in food service supervision, or graduation from a dietetic technician or dietetic assistant program, is required; this qualification is preferred in other states.
• In South Carolina, a dietitian, graduate of a state-approved Dietetic Technician program or a course of study meeting ADA requirements, Certified Dietary Manager, or three years of military experience in meal service and management in South Carolina is required.
• Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Ability to apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when assessing nutrition status based on patient ages.
• General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards and proper confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of supervisory experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or related medical facility is preferred.
• In states other than New Mexico, completion of the specified food-service supervision or dietetic education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall effectiveness of the Food Service Department.
• Plan, develop, organize, and evaluate food preparation and service to ensure quality food service.
• Provide technical guidance in food preparation and service techniques as needed.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible medical plan options
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives
• Earned Time Off, with vacation accrual beginning on the start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed