Hospital Nutrition Services Lead

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health, located at the Main Hospital Building in Dallas, seeks a Nutrition Services Supervisor to direct and supervise staff delivering hospital food services. You will ensure proper equipment use, sanitation, and adherence to regulations while guiding process improvements and staff training.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, four years of relevant experience, and ANSI TXDSHS food handler certification within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have four years of relevant experience.
• Must obtain ANSI TXDSHS food handler certification within 60 days of placement.

Responsibilities

• Selects, trains, schedules, motivates, supervises, evaluates, and recommends disciplinary action up to and including termination to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities.
• Assures correct equipment usage and monitors equipment for proper operations, temperature control, and safety. Ensures that sanitation and cleaning procedures are followed in food preparation, serving areas, and other department areas.
• Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes, work flows, etc., for the Food Service area and recommends and implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the overall goals of Nutrition Services and PHHS.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, Joint Commission, and guidelines that impact the Nutrition Services.
• Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.
• Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in Nutrition Services by attending seminars/workshops, mandatory in-service sessions, reading professional journals, and/or actively participating in professional organizations, and maintaining certification. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with PHHS customers, management, vendors, and employees, to ensure that optimal and mutual cooperation is achieved. May serve on committees or interdisciplinary teams to be a participant and contributor in achieving Nutrition Services and PHHS goals.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ANSI TXDSHS Food Handler Certification

Job description

Parkland Health, located at the Main Hospital Building in Dallas, seeks a Nutrition Services Supervisor to direct and supervise staff delivering hospital food services. You will ensure proper equipment use, sanitation, and adherence to regulations while guiding process improvements and staff training.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, four years of relevant experience, and ANSI TXDSHS food handler certification within 60 days.