Manager, Food Service

Bradford Health Services; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Dental, vision, life, and more

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lakeview Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Food Service Manager to supervise the kitchen, manage purchasing and storage, and ensure quality and cost standards for patient meals. You will lead the dietary team and maintain a clean, compliant dining operation.

Knowledge of healthcare regulations, excellent leadership, and the ability to adapt menus to patient tolerances are essential. This on-site role offers an opportunity to contribute to a patient-centered, Great Place to Work-certified

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years experience supervising in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of cooking and food preparation sufficient for supervision.
• Ability to perform simple mathematics and manage food costs.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise kitchen staff according to Dietary Services policies.
• Inventorize, purchase, and receive food and non-food supplies to meet menu demands.
• Preserve excess or surplus food per procedures and maintain safe storage.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and proper sanitation of utensils.
• Evaluate staff and enforce discipline in coordination with leadership.
• Set work schedules and advise staff on performance.
• Review menus and ensure cost and quality standards are met.
• Alter menus for patient tolerances, allergies, or restrictions.
• Prepare purchasing reports, timecards, and other administrative forms.
• Collaborate with coworkers and leadership for smooth operations.
• Perform other duties as requested by Executive Director or Dietary General Manager.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Food service supervision

Budgeting

Staff training

Healthcare regulations

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2 years supervision experience in healthcare

Job description

Lakeview Health has helped thousands of people detox, recover and remain abstinent from dangerous substances. We strive to be the best in the addiction treatment field through our proven treatment programs, experienced staff, and amenity-rich campus. At Lakeview Health, we deliver experiences designed by the best team of caregivers in the nation. Through our aftercare program, we are able to extend lasting support to our alumni community.

We are seeking a Food Service Manager to add to our dynamic team! As the Food Service Manager, you will be responsible for supervising the kitchen staff, managing all aspects of food purchasing and storage, preparation, ensuring quality and cost standards are met, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Maintain food costs within budget by minimizing overstocking and waste. Your expertise in culinary management, healthcare regulations, and team leadership will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional dining experiences to our patients.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise the kitchen staff to perform according to the established policies and procedure of the Dietary Services Department and of the general administration
• Inventory, purchase, and receive all food and non-food supplies to accurately meet the demands of menu, census, and efficient kitchen management.
• Provide for the preservation of excess or surplus food in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain equipment and work area in clean and orderly manner including proper cleaning and storage of kitchen and serving utensils
• Evaluate and discipline employees. Make recommendations for discharge and refer to the Dietary General Manager and Executive Director
• Establish work schedule and consult or advise food service employees on any aspect of work performance
• Review menus and order food items, ensuring that established cost and quality standards are met
• Alter menus as need for individual patient food tolerances, allergies, or religious restrictions
• Prepare accurate and timely purchasing reports, schedules, evaluations, timecards, orientation/training forms, and other reports as necessary
• Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, manager, clients, and prospective clients
• Perform other duties as requested by Executive Director of Dietary General Manager
• Regular Attendance

Education/Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Must have 2 years of prior experience performing supervision and management in a healthcare setting
• Must have 2 years of knowledge on cooking
• Ability to perform simple mathematics
• Operate Food service safely
• Experience with food inventory and food cost budgeting
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexible with schedule
• Know and abide by the general provisions of 42 CFR Part 2, "Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records"; and 45 CFR "Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act"

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to see at 20/40 corrected in each eye and hear (hearing aid acceptable)
• Must be able to stand continuously for 7 hrs. per 8 hr. shift
• Ambulate through kitchen
• Able to bend & lift objectives up to a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Operate food service equipment safely

We're officially a Great Place to Work! We've always believed that supporting our team is just as important as supporting our patients. Now, we're proud to share that we've earned Great Place to Work certification - based entirely on feedback from our own employees. Read more here: https://ow.ly/YQ1C50WuRH1

At Bradford Health Services, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for our employees. We believe that taking care of our team allows them to take better care of others, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being.

• Medical Coverage - Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
• Expanded Coverage - Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
• Mental Health Support - Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.
• Voluntary Coverages - Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.
• Student Loan Repayment - Available for nurses and therapists.
• Retirement Benefits - 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.
• Generous PTO - A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
• Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees - Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.

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