Food Services Manager

Lifepoint Health Careers; White Hall (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Paid time off

Income protection insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Jefferson Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Food Services Manager to oversee daily operations, staff supervision, budgeting, and compliance within the department. You will drive department goals, support professional growth, and ensure quality care delivery across the continuum of care.

The role emphasizes leadership, budgeting, staffing, and vendor relations to maintain efficient food service operations in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required; applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing department goals aligned with organizational strategy.
• Manage staff performance, scheduling, payroll, recruitment, and development.
• Monitor budgets, contracts, and vendor relations; justify needs for equipment and supplies.
• Create an environment that supports professional growth and care continuum.
• Ensure department aligns with quality standards and participates in corrective actions.
• Maintain regular attendance and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Scheduling

Payroll

Recruiting & development

Vendor relations

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Your experience matters

At Jefferson Regional Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

How you'll contribute

The Food Services Manager manages the daily operations of the assigned department or function to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives. Additional responsibilities include:

• Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
• Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, staff development, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements.
• Monitors departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, and vendor relations. Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Ensures department stays focused on their important role in the continuum of care.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensures quality standards. Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in related field required. Applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education.

About Us

Jefferson Regional Medical Center is a 76 - bed hospital located in White Hall, AR, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Jefferson Regional Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jefferson Regional Medical Centeris committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.