Manager Food and Nutrition Services
About The Position
The Manager of Food and Nutrition Services plans, directs and coordinates activities for the Food and Nutrition Department and may specialize in a specific area(s) ensuring economic and efficient service. This position implements business practices and department standards, to uphold the company mission and values. The Manager ensures the department is meeting safety and infection control requirements of state and federal agencies. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Supervises assigned staff within the Department, and manages the performance of individuals through ongoing coaching, feedback, and development to motivate, engage, and drive a high performing team. Assists in developing and planning menus and meals services for all areas of responsibility including, but not limited to, Meals on Wheels, daycares, and co-ops, as required. Acts for Director in his/her absence and debriefs Director. Assists with the development and management of departmental budgets, including making budget allocations, approving expenditures, and ensuring expenses are within budget. Assist in orientations and training of new employees. Makes decisions for direct reports, and performs people management activities, such as performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, staff planning, and interviews. Serves as the administrator for the diet office software responsible for maintaining functionality of the program and the nutrition care portion, and other technologies used by the department, as required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED - Required
- 3 years Supervision - Required
- Food Handler Certification - ServSafe obtain within 180 days - Required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree Dietetics, Restaurant, Hospitality, Culinary or like area of Study - Preferred
- 5 years Healthcare Food Service, Dietetics, Restaurant/Hospitality or like Area of Study - Preferred
Responsibilities
- Supervises assigned staff within the Department, and manages the performance of individuals through ongoing coaching, feedback, and development to motivate, engage, and drive a high performing team.
- Assists in developing and planning menus and meals services for all areas of responsibility including, but not limited to, Meals on Wheels, daycares, and co-ops, as required.
- Acts for Director in his/her absence and debriefs Director.
- Assists with the development and management of departmental budgets, including making budget allocations, approving expenditures, and ensuring expenses are within budget.
- Assist in orientations and training of new employees.
- Makes decisions for direct reports, and performs people management activities, such as performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, staff planning, and interviews.
- Serves as the administrator for the diet office software responsible for maintaining functionality of the program and the nutrition care portion, and other technologies used by the department, as required.
Benefits
- Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
