Lead, Food & Nutrition Services - Encinitas

Scripps Health•Encinitas, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

As the Lead for Food and Nutrition Services, your main duties will include oversight of staff to ensure tasks are completed appropriately. You will also be the person in charge on weekends and when the supervisor is unavailable. You will provide leadership and coordination in the following Food Service operational systems: safe food handling, volume food production, menu development and modification, meal assembly and portion control, inventory management, food service equipment operations, customer service, human resources management, financial performance, infection control/sanitation and overall department function. Participates in the planning, coordination, preparation and volume production of meals for patients, cafeteria, and catering/special events. Complies with JCAHO, Title XXII and other regulations. Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Requirements

  • One year experience in food and nutrition services
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write English
  • ServSafe Manager Food Protection Certification

Nice To Haves

  • One year of leadership experience in food service industry
  • Experience in healthcare food operations including diet office functions
  • Experience in kitchen sanitation operations
  • Associate Degree in related field or Certified Dietary Manager

Responsibilities

  • Oversight of staff to ensure tasks are completed appropriately.
  • Act as the person in charge on weekends and when the supervisor is unavailable.
  • Provide leadership and coordination in food service operational systems including safe food handling, volume food production, menu development and modification, meal assembly and portion control, inventory management, food service equipment operations, customer service, human resources management, financial performance, infection control/sanitation and overall department function.
  • Participate in the planning, coordination, preparation and volume production of meals for patients, cafeteria, and catering/special events.
  • Comply with JCAHO, Title XXII and other regulations.

Benefits

  • Transitional and professional development programs
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