Manager - Food and Nutrition

Prime Healthcare•Harlingen, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Manager - Food and Nutrition at Harlingen Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare. This is a full-time position with 8-hour day shifts. Harlingen Medical Center is a Level IV Trauma Designated hospital specializing in Cardiovascular Service, Emergency Services, Neuroscience, Orthopedic Services, Radiology, Rehabilitation Services, and Surgical Services. The hospital has provided high-quality “Patient Focused Care” to the residents of Western Cameron County for more than 15 years, offering a warm, caring environment with a wide range of services and expertise. The role involves assisting in planning, coordinating, directing, and controlling the day-to-day operations of food services, including scheduling, purchasing, inventory, and production, to ensure full compliance with federal, state, and other regulatory agencies. The position serves as a culinary resource and performs duties necessary for optimal patient care, including the safety and efficiency of food prepared in the department, budgetary requirements, and compliance with HACCP guidelines, department policies, and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Food Safety Certification from an accredited organization required and maintain current.
Two (2) years experience in food service operations.
Computer and software proficiency
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential must be obtained within 6 months of hire date required.
County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare food service experience preferred.
Certificate in Culinary Arts from an accredited Culinary Institute preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in planning, coordinating, directing and controlling the day to day operation of food services which includes scheduling, purchasing, inventory, and production, to ensure full compliance with federal, state and other regulatory agencies.
Serves as a culinary resource.
Performs duties necessary for optimal patient care, including the safety and efficiency of food prepared in the department, budgetary requirements and compliance to HACCP guidelines, department policies and procedures.