Food Services Manager

Uhs • Little Rock, AR

7d

About The Position

DIETARY MANAGER Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Health is one of Arkansas premier adolescence mental health facilities offering hope and healing for children and teens who struggle with behavioral health issues. We provide an environment that puts patient care first through excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families we treat, at their most vulnerable times. When you work at Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Health, you are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peers and leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. With us, you have the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through robust continuing education opportunities and career advancement with UHS! Position Summary : The Dietary Manager is responsible for providing direct supervision to dietary staff, working with the Dietitian and Director to ensure safe food preparation, handling, and storage. Maintains appropriate inventory and ensures budgetary guidelines are met. Performs a variety of tasks related to the preparation and serving of food, cleans kitchen area and cooking utensils. Performs all work in accordance with the mission, vision and values.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Supervisory experience and 1-2 years of food service experience in a healthcare facility preferred.
• Certified Food Service Operator Certificate, Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP) required.
• Knowledge of food preparation utilizing menus, kitchen equipment and kitchen cleaning methods/products, safety and infection control practices.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Demonstrates proficient time management skills.
• Requires full range of body motion, including bending, handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Able to lift and carry equipment and supplies of 50 lbs or more.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience and 1-2 years of food service experience in a healthcare facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• providing direct supervision to dietary staff
• working with the Dietitian and Director to ensure safe food preparation, handling, and storage
• maintaining appropriate inventory
• ensuring budgetary guidelines are met
• performing a variety of tasks related to the preparation and serving of food
• cleaning kitchen area and cooking utensils
• performing all work in accordance with the mission, vision and values

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED