Manager Environmental and Dietary Services

WVU Medicine

About The Position

The Director of Dietary, Housekeeping, Laundry and Courier establishes policies, procedures, objectives and work standards. Maintains quality control and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, administration, or related field AND Three (3) years of management experience OR; Associate's degree in business, administration, or related field AND Five (5) years of management experience.
Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties through the work shift.
Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Ability to handle, lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to take the initiative and lead others.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Good listening skills.
Good diplomatic skills.
Must have independent decision-making ability.
Ability to work in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment.
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

Strives to provide the highest quality of service to clients and customers at all times.
Responsible for budgeting, controlling expenses and policies.
Monitors and audits the accounting and control process within the department.
Initiates employee hire, promotion, discharge, or transfer, and encourages follow-through on associate incentive and performs employee evaluations.
Completes the special events appropriately.
Responsible for implementation and effectiveness of dietary program at the hospital.
Takes necessary actions to ensure that all quality and service standards are met.
Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies.
Assures that all food is delivered complete to appropriate areas at the correct time and that all food meets the standards for taste, temperature and appearance.
Assures that all production sheets are kept correct and up to date.
Assures all leftovers are used within HACCP guidelines.
Assures all storage areas are kept clean and stock rotated.
Prepares employee work schedules and assigns duties.
Instructs and trains employees in proper use, care, and maintenance of equipment, and in conforming to the departments’ standards, policies, and procedures.
Responsibly ensures that all routines are completed for each week as assigned in the departments.
Completes schedules/time cards in a timely manner.
Provides essential equipment and supplies and ensures that cleaning agents and housekeeping chemicals meet required standards of effect, maximum cleanliness and sanitation.
Inspects and evaluates the hospital’s physical condition. Makes recommendations concerning painting, furnishing and furniture, relocation of equipment and allocation of space to improve sanitation, appearances and efficiency.