Food Service Manager

Ernest Health • New Braunfels, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Manager is responsible for the overall effectiveness of the Food Service Department, including planning, developing, organizing, and evaluating food preparation and service to ensure quality food service. The manager may provide technical guidance in food preparation and service techniques and integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

The position is with New Braunfels Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in New Braunfels, Texas, and is part of Ernest Health. The hospital provides patient-centered rehabilitation care in a supportive, close-knit environment.

Requirements

• Minimum two years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or related medical facility is preferred.
• Certified Food Protection Manager.
• 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 all other states.
• In South Carolina, must be a dietitian, a graduate of a state-approved Dietetic Technician program or a course of study meeting ADA requirements, a Certified Dietary Manager, or have three years of military experience in meal service and management in South Carolina.
• Demonstrates understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when assessing nutrition status based on patient ages.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, and evaluate all aspects of 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 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, accruing from the start date
• Recognition, wellness, and retention programs

What This Job Offers

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