Food Service Manager

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange) • West Orange, NJ

8d • $75,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Requirements

• Five or more years in a management capacity in a Food and Nutrition department or healthcare food service department required.
• Completion of a state or local approved food safety course required.
• Thorough knowledge of food products and service, operations, staffing, handling, storage and regulatory requirements required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree in Nutrition Sciences preferred or the equivalent through experience and/or specialized training.
• Knowledge of nutrition and therapeutic diets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the operations of the Food Service department to promote optimal patient care while providing exemplary customer service.
• Planning, organizing, directing and evaluating of all phases of the department.
• Managing budget and cost control, menu planning, quality food procurement, food preparation and service, administrative record keeping, maintaining high standards of nutritional care, quality improvement and quality control.
• Leading trainings of Food Services personnel to ensure safety and sanitation procedures are being followed.
• Scheduling Food Services personnel.
• Calculating menus in accordance with diet order and nutritional needs of patients.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection

What This Job Offers

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