Supervisor Hospital Food Service

Cherokee Nation•Tahlequah, OK

6h•Onsite

About The Position

This position supervises staff and is responsible for the delivery of high-quality meals of optimal nutritional value for patients and cafeteria, supplies procurement, food safety, workplace safety, budget control, and staff performance. The supervisor will develop year-over-year improvements in customer satisfaction and cost control. This role involves working collaboratively with clinical management, hospital dietitians, infection prevention and control, procurement services and materials management, maintenance, and environmental services.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Food, Nutrition & Health, Dietetics and/or Food Service Administration or related field; or six years related experience; or equivalent combination of education or experience
An additional five (5) years experience in progressively more responsible positions in Nutrition Services management, preferably in a hospital environment
Knowledge of Inventory software
Knowledge of Order processing systems
Knowledge of Spreadsheet software
Knowledge of Word Processing software
Completion of a recognized Food Handler's training program
Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care
Excellent organizational skills
Strong knowledge of management principles and application of such on a daily basis
Knowledge of quality improvement principles and practices, and the ability to develop and implement changes throughout the Service
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong skills in customer service
Strong skills in negotiations
Strong communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
Excellent problem recognition, analytical and problem-solving skills
Sound judgment and decision-making skills
Above average organizational and time management skills
Proven knowledge of advanced food service systems specifically supplies contract management, cold plating, rethermalization technology and transportation of meals to patient rooms
Knowledge of record keeping
Knowledge of menu planning
Knowledge of therapeutic diets
Knowledge of purchasing practices
Familiarity with inventory processes
Capable of maintaining par levels
Familiarity with State and Federal Safety and Sanitation Guidelines
Capable of cooking by recipes and adjusting recipes

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree preferred
Prior culinary experience in a healthcare environment

Responsibilities

Supervises staff
Responsible for the delivery of high-quality meals of optimal nutritional value for patients and cafeteria
Responsible for supplies procurement
Responsible for food safety
Responsible for workplace safety
Responsible for budget control
Responsible for staff performance
Develops, year over year, improvements in customer satisfaction
Develops, year over year, improvements in cost control
Works with clinical management, hospital dietitian, infection prevention and control, procurement services and materials management, maintenance, and environmental services