Food Services Manager

LE01 Phelps County Regional Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health in Rolla, MO, is seeking a Food Services Manager to lead the Food Service Department, ensuring compliance with all regulations and department policies. You will direct daily activities, supervise staff, and drive quality and sanitation initiatives while managing budgeted expenses and productivity goals.

The role requires strong communication, prior food service management experience, and the ability to train staff and adapt operations to meet patient feeding, safety, and policy

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Five years' experience in Food Service Industry required.
• Three years' supervisory or management experience required.
• Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and organizes daily activities of the Food Service Department to ensure compliance with department policies and procedures.
• Looks for opportunities for quality and performance improvement regarding production and serving of food.
• Supervises the safety and sanitation of the department by observation of food service staff.
• Monitors staffing to ensure efficiency and productivity based on budgeted FTE’s.
• Ensures the department meets or exceeds all state, federal, Joint Commission and specialty licensing/accreditation regulations and standards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Leadership

Staff development

Training staff

Physical stamina

Education

High school education or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

General Summary

The Food Services Manager is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures to comply with regulatory agencies. The Food Production Manager supervises performance and staff development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and organizes daily activities of the Food Service Department to ensure compliance with department policies and procedures.
• Looks for opportunities for quality and performance improvement regarding production and serving of food.
• Supervises the safety and sanitation of the department by observation of food service staff.
• Monitors staffing to ensure efficiency and productivity based on budgeted FTE’s.
• Ensures the department meets or exceeds all state, federal, Joint Commission and specialty licensing/accreditation regulations and standards.
• Able to initiate process changes necessary to maintain compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Assists in managing department within budgeted expenses, meeting productivity goals.
• Is able to adjust daily operations to meet budgetary requirements.
• Promotes and contributes to a positive culture that promotes staff satisfaction as well as staff growth and development.
• Develops staff performance through consistent feedback regarding performance.
• Works with department leadership staff to develop staff skills and abilities.

Education

High school education or equivalent required. An Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts preferred.

Work Experience

Five years' experience in Food Service Industry required. Three years' supervisory or management experience required.

Certification/License

Not Applicable

Mental/Physical Requirements

Mental ability required following written and verbal instructions. Ability to use computer. Long periods of standing and walking. Ability to learn and understand policies and procedures related to patient feeding, nutrition, cleaning, sanitation, and safety. Ability to train foodservice employees. Good communication skills. Ability to work all food service positions. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

May come in contact with patients. Will experience heat and noise from the kitchen, and ware washing areas. Will experience wet floors and exposure to hot steam, water, chemicals, glass breakage and sharp knives.

At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself!

Phelps Health serves over 200,000 residents in south-central Missouri. Phelps Health is county-owned, non-tax supported and is overseen by a five-member elected board. Phelps Health employs more than 1,900 people, including 100-plus providers. Phelps Health, which includes a hospital licensed for 240 patient beds, serves a six-county area, with its main campus and several clinics located in Rolla, Missouri. Phelps Health also has clinics in Salem, St. James, Vienna and Waynesville, Missouri.