Food Service Manager

Ernest Health; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & Vision

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ernest Health's Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Stockton, California is seeking a Food Service Manager to lead the hospital's food service operations. You will supervise staff, ensure food safety, and coordinate with clinical teams to deliver nutritious meals aligned with patient care goals.

Join a facility within the Ernest Health network that offers comprehensive benefits, a wellness program, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years supervisory experience in a hospital or related medical facility.
• Certified Food Protection Manager.
• State-specific supervisory/food service regulation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of food prep and service to ensure quality.
• Lead and develop the Food Service team, ensuring safety and compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Certified Food Protection Manager

Job description

Overview

Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital – Stockton, CA

Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Stockton, California is a modern inpatient rehabilitation hospital devoted to restoring hope and function for patients after life-changing injuries or illnesses.

Our hospital provides specialized rehab services for stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic surgery recovery, and other complex conditions. With a caring team of certified rehabilitation nurses and licensed therapists, we deliver intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy tailored to each patient’s needs and goals.

Accredited and part of Ernest Health’s nationally recognized network, Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital focuses on compassionate, effective care that helps patients regain independence and quality of life.

Stockton, California

Stockton offers a diverse cultural scene, beautiful waterfront views, and close proximity to both the Bay Area and Sierra Nevada. The city is rapidly growing, with revitalized downtown spaces and scenic walking trails along the Delta.

We are seeking a Food Service Manager to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or related medical facility preferred
• Certified Food Protection Manager
• New Mexico: Graduate of a state-approved course that provided 90 or more hours of classroom instruction in food service supervision or graduate of a dietetic technician or dietetic assistant program required in NM. Preferred in all other states.
• South Carolina: Dietitian, Graduate of State approved Dietetic Technician or course of study that meets ADA requirements, Certified Dietary Manager, or 3 years military experience in meal service and management of SC.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies procedures and guidelines in assessing nutrition status based on patient ages.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall effectiveness of the Food Service Department to include planning, developing, organizing, and evaluating all aspects of food preparation and service to ensure quality food service. May provide technical guidance in food preparation and service techniques. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $

Minimum Salary

USD $28.00/Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $33.46/Hr.