Patient/Retail Services Manager

HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC (USA); United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Employee Assistance Program

Career development

Job summary

HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC (USA) is seeking a friendly, compassionate culinary team leader at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital to ensure food quality, service, safety, and sanitation for patients while guiding a patient ambassador team toward a hospitality-centered, guest-first environment.

This full-time role requires 50–55 hours per week and offers paid time off, health/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, EAP, and ongoing career development.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team and in customer service.
• Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities.
• Must obtain or have Serve Safe certification or equivalent.
• Big Plus: Certified Dietary Manager, Registered Dietitian, or Licensed Dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect
• Lead and manage team member recruiting, training, and development
• Perform daily inspections, patient rounding, assessments, coaching, and counsel team members
• Provide education to patients, families, nursing, food service, and other facility staff on nutritional needs
• Coordinate and evaluate food service standards to ensure patient satisfaction and nourishment
• Take action and provide excellent customer service to correct any issues that occur
• Implement, manage, and maintain the patient ambassador program for high-quality service
• Collaborate with department, facility, and company leadership to achieve goals
• Stays informed on patient satisfaction updates, current trends
• Participates in departmental meetings and Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs, promoting collaboration and teamwork.
• Participates in patient experience workshops and projects led by the organizations

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Customer service

Communication

Food safety

Training

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Location: Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Pay Rate: Salary - Salary Plan, 50,000.00 USD Annual Work Shift: All salaried managers are expected to work 50 to 55 hours per week. (United States of America)

Job Description

We’re looking for a friendly, compassionate leader to join our culinary team! Be an integral part of the healing process by ensuring food quality, service, safety, and sanitation are provided for all patients. Lead a goal-oriented patient ambassador team to create a hospitality-centered, guest-first environment that is effective and productive, and that takes pride in delivering quality service every time.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect
• Lead and manage team member recruiting, training, and development
• Perform daily inspections, patient rounding, assessments, coaching, and counsel team members
• Provide education to patients, families, nursing, food service, and other facility staff on nutritional needs
• Coordinate and evaluate food service standards to ensure patient satisfaction and nourishment
• Take action and provide excellent customer service to correct any issues that occur
• Implement, manage, and maintain the patient ambassador program for high-quality service
• Collaborate with department, facility, and company leadership to achieve goals
• Stays informed on patient satisfaction updates, current trends
• Participates in departmental meetings and Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs, promoting collaboration and teamwork.
• Participates in patient experience workshops and projects led by the organizations

Skills

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals of all backgrounds
• Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication
• Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations
• Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
• Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs
• Team Player: Willingness to provide support where needed to achieve outcomes
• Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings
• Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Experience managing a team and in customer service
• Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software
• Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities
• Must have or be willing to obtain a valid Serve Safe certification or equivalent
• Not Required but a Big Plus Certified Dietary Manager, Registered Dietitian, or Licensed Dietitian preferred
• Working knowledge of Press Ganey/NRC Picker

What We Offer

• Paid time off (vacation and sick)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career development and ongoing training

Important to Know

Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place. Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.

HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

Who is HHS

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.

We are growing rapidly and seeking motivated leaders to join us for the next stage of our journey. We support and encourage growth from within and believe that we have countless future leaders in our organization who are waiting for their next opportunity. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team supports a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.

What We Do

We provide industry-leading support services for aviation, government, healthcare, education, senior living, and resorts across the U.S.