Food Services Manager

BrightSpring Health Services; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospice care is seeking a dedicated Dietary Manager to oversee kitchen operations at the Comfort Care Center. In this vital role, you will ensure that food is prepared and served in a safe and sanitary manner while managing dietary staff and maintaining compliance with health regulations. Your expertise will contribute to creating a nurturing environment for patients and their families, emphasizing quality of life and holistic care. If you have a passion for food service management and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years of management or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates kitchen operations to ensure safe and sanitary food preparation.
• Plans menus and manages food procurement and inventory.
• Supervises dietary staff and ensures compliance with regulations.

Skills

Management Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our Company

Hospice Home Care

Overview

This position is responsible for the daily operation/management of the Dietary, Housekeeping, and Laundry Departments in the Comfort Care Center. Ensures facility meets all federal, state and local requirements. This is designated as a safety sensitive position.

Responsibilities

· Coordinates the operation of the kitchen to ensure that food is prepared and served in a safe, sanitary manner according to sanitary regulations. Supervises employees and spot checks meal preparation, food service and clean up on all shifts.

· Responsible for maintaining food temperature logs.

· Implements/directs a maintenance program for the kitchen that ensures equipment is maintained in a safe, clean, sanitary manner and replaced/repaired as needed.

· Plans menus and procures food in appropriate quantities to meet the needs of the patients. Submits invoices to Office manager weekly from food delivery.

· Makes sure we always have a food reserve in case of inclement weather or a disaster.

· Reconciles and manages money collected for meals prepared by kitchen for employees and patient family members.

· Schedules dietary staff and assures that enough personnel are available to carry out the daily function of the kitchen.

· Provides ongoing training/in-service for personnel in the kitchen.

· Participates on facility committees as required.

· Implements and maintains a system for keeping records.

· Operates kitchen within budget guidelines.

· Maintains strict confidentiality of patient and family information.

· Check expiration dates on food.

· Handles patient and family complaints concerning food preparation.

· Makes sure that prep book with menus has pictures of how each meal should be presented and served at IPU facility.

· Performs employee evaluations and write-ups with collaboration from clinical manager.

· Always Keep kitchen survey ready.

· Coordinates the orientation of new personnel in dietary, and demonstrates working knowledge of federal, state and local regulations as it relates to the Comfort Care Center. Ensures policies, procedures and practice reflect substantial compliance with regulations.

· Performs other related duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager or Executive Director in a timely fashion.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or GED required
• Associate degree in Culinary Arts preferred
• Two (2) years of management or supervisory health care facility preferred
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel software
• Attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials
• Excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skills
• Excellent telephone and oral communications skills
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Ability to respond to Supervisor, Patients, Families, Business Associates and the General Public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusion.
• Must have reliable transportation

About our Line of Business

Hospice Home Care, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, focuses on providing hospice care to local patients and their families. We concentrate on managing a patient’s pain and other symptoms first and foremost, while also providing emotional and spiritual support to the family. The holistic care approach to providing hospice services by the entire care team sets Hospice Home Care apart. We believe the quality of life to be as important as length of life. Hospice Home Care offers routine home care, respite, general inpatient care, and continuous care. For more information, please visit www.hospicehomecare.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.