Supvr Food Services

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is a leading institution in Nashville, Tennessee, dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research. VUMC fosters an environment where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and abilities are challenged, aiming for a place where everyone can thrive and their uniqueness is celebrated. The organization is committed to creating a community where employees feel part of something larger than themselves, take pride in their work, and continuously strive for improvement. The mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. This specific role is within the VUH Nutrition Kitchen Ancil department.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
2 years of relevant work experience
Demonstrates mastery of FDA and or USDA regulations in practical applications of a difficult nature.
Demonstrates ability to realistically anticipate resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility.
Conducts performance reviews.
Effectively delegates tasks to others.
Coaches subordinates on technical and interpersonal topics, as well as professional development.
Demonstrates team building techniques and provides leadership through personal example of good work habits, open communication and effective people relationships.
Involves subordinates in decisions which affect them.
Demonstrates self-reliance and resourcefulness as an example to others.
Can explain and apply basic statutory instructions in normal situations on the job.
Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based.
Appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in timely and effective manner.

Nice To Haves

Continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, constantly striving for improvement in the way tasks and activities are accomplished by questioning their value to the process and contributing creative solutions.
Participated in the process of establishing, communicating and monitoring standards for quality and excellence.
Implements appropriate measures for attaining business results and tracks progress in meeting goals and objectives.
Sets the example in challenging and difficult situations.
Can demonstrate different leadership styles, such as supportive and authoritative, as individuals and situations require it.
Communicates team and unit goals clearly and effectively.
Is receptive to ideas and suggestions from team members.
Shows leadership and initiative in situations where supervision is not present or required.

Responsibilities

Supervises, monitors, and reviews all activities for the department division.
Administers established policies and procedures to ensure efficient operation.
Communicates effectively with staff and management.
Develops staff to their fullest potential.
Ensures comprehensive availability of food and supplies.
Ensures production and distribution of quality meals to achieve satisfaction for patient, staff and visitors.
Plans and sets day-to-day objectives for the team that have a direct effect on the results of the department or area that the job is in.
Resolves technical and operational problems within provided guideline.
Applies advanced subject matter knowledge within a specific technical area and basic management knowledge to support the team.
Leads/supervises a unit within a department or a small department. Typically without budget or hire/fire authority. Role is typically a 'working' supervisor.
Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.