Manager Food and Nutrition services
About The Position
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job manages the daily operations of food services in collaboration with department leadership. Plans and organizes all clinical functions including staffing and staff development, purchasing and budgeting. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- 7 years of related health care experience including two years in supervision or management; OR 3 years of related health care experience including 2 years in supervision or management with bachelor’s degree.
- Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of financial statements and ability to manage within a budget, analyze trends, and make recommendations.
- Excellent judgment, decision-making, and delegating skills.
- Ability to work independently, set priorities, and maintain complete confidentiality.
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., more than eight hours a day) and travel throughout and between facilities.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree or master’s degree in healthcare, business administration or related field.
- Experience in an ambulatory care setting.
Responsibilities
- Ensures quality of care and patient satisfaction.
- Develops personnel and workforce to ensure adequate staffing.
- Participates in research, education and training activities.
- Maintains operational profitability.
- Participates in long-range business planning.
- Ensures physical and technology infrastructure meets functional needs.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
- This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
