Manager-Food & Nutrition Services

Acadia External • Wichita Falls, TX

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About The Position

Red River Hospital is the leading provider of inpatient and outpatient behavioral healthcare in Wichita Falls, TX. Our treatment services & specialized programs address drug and alcohol addiction and co-occurring mental illness. Red River Hospital has been a leader in behavioral healthcare for over 40 years, providing superior healthcare treatment to the people, communities, and military installations we serve. We are a private inpatient 96 bed acute psychiatric facility dedicated to the treatment of behavioral health and substance abuse services. Located in Wichita Falls, Texas, Red River Hospital provides mental health and substance abuse treatment to the following populations: Dedicated military personnel Adults Seniors Adolescents (ages 12 through 17) Our excellent staff is committed to the continuous improvement of behavioral healthcare by providing treatment opportunities that promote individual, family, and community wellness. As a team, we are dedicated to providing high quality, outstanding care and attending to the individual needs of each patient and their family in a caring and compassionate manner. Serving Northern Texas and Southern Oklahoma Our location in Wichita Falls allows for convenient access to residents of nearby Texas cities like Burkburnett as well as South Oklahoma cities like Lawton. Call the number below to begin the process of healing. Mission, Vision & Values Mission: To provide superior comprehensive behavioral healthcare and substance abuse services to the people, communities, and hospitals we serve. Vision: To be the behavioral healthcare provider and employer of choice. Values: Integrity, respect, excellence. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Plan, coordinate or direct purchasing, food planning, preparation and serving. Maintenance of sanitary standards in the preparation areas, kitchen, serving and dining areas of the facility. Coordination with Dietitian or clinical leadership to plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing. Review, plan menus and prepare projected menu plans. Interpret recipes, modified diet plans and proper portion control in accordance with approved policy or clinical direction. Provide staff management including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation. Analyze food costs and assist with departmental budget issues. Orient, train and coach team members on operational guidelines, organizational policies and procedures. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Four of more years’ experience in food services role with 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in food services.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state and facility.
• Certified Dietary Manager certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Human Nutrition or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate or direct purchasing, food planning, preparation and serving.
• Maintenance of sanitary standards in the preparation areas, kitchen, serving and dining areas of the facility.
• Coordination with Dietitian or clinical leadership to plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Review, plan menus and prepare projected menu plans.
• Interpret recipes, modified diet plans and proper portion control in accordance with approved policy or clinical direction.
• Provide staff management including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Analyze food costs and assist with departmental budget issues.
• Orient, train and coach team members on operational guidelines, organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

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