Food Services Coordinator - FT

About the Organization

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses, and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut, and beyond. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees.

About the Role

Organizes and oversees the Food Service Department in conjunction with the Patient Service Manager and Food Service Director and all related activities at the assigned location within the Nuvance System. This role may be based at any one or more of the following: Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center, Nuvance Material Management Warehouse, The Fishkill Medical Mall, all Nuvance locations, and other community-based locations.

Responsibilities

• Ensures day-to-day operations of the Food Services Department are fulfilled for all areas including patient meal service, catering service, cafeteria operation, and all duties as assigned.
• Assures compliance with regulatory agencies such as New York State Department of Health, County Department of Health, JCAHO, DEC, and CMS, and maintains a sanitary, attractive, and orderly Food Service Department environment.
• Plans daily department work assignments and leads staff to ensure adequate coverage for department activities.
• Oversees patient meal delivery to assure meals are served according to the department schedule.
• Monitors food temperatures and plate presentation to assure standards are met.
• Ensures retail outlets utilize proper food handling, infection control, and sanitation practices, and maintains clean and organized service and dining areas.
• Communicates employee performance or behavior concerns to a supervisor in a timely manner.
• Implements and communicates Human Resources policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
• Assists with orientation, training, and education of employees.
• Adheres to the department budget according to established procedures and submits all inputs by the due date.
• Coordinates operations for the Food Services Departments within approved budget guidelines.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment to meet department demands as demonstrated by department standards.
• Assists with maintaining consistent and clear communication within the department to ensure effective operations and positive employee relations.
• Seeks clarification, listens, and conveys information clearly in written and verbal forms.
• Maintains current knowledge of developments by attending seminars, reviewing journals, and other appropriate activities.
• Attends and participates in educational workshops as scheduled by Nuvance.
• Exemplifies excellent customer relations in interactions with patients, visitors, doctors, employees, and services through initiative, involvement, and availability.
• Maintains and models Nuvance Health Values.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Serve Safe Certification required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Some manual skills, motor coordination, and finger dexterity.
• Some occupational risk.
• Medium to heavy physical effort; may exert up to 35 lbs. of force.
• Exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, and other environmental factors.

Pay

Salary Range: $18.13 - $34.50 hourly.