Kitchen lead Coordinator

About the role

Under the general direction of the Director, responsible for providing leadership for the day-to-day operations in production and service of the cafeteria, tray line, Coffee shop, Doctor's Lounge, back-of-house kitchen and catering events for the Nutrition Department. Actively participates in and supervises food ordering, production, service, cash-handling, sanitation, housekeeping, and facilities maintenance. Assist with the organization and staffing of full-time and part-time personnel to meet department goals of serving high quality and safe meals to patients, staff and guests of MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Assist in the departmental decisions with implementing the philosophy, objectives, standard of care, policies and procedures of the Nutrition Department and MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values and conducts oneself with honesty, integrity, and caring to inspire and motivate others.
• Maintains working knowledge of Trinity Health Organization Integrity Program and applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations to ensure adherence.
• Assist with supervision for all production and service activities for the cafeteria, tray line, coffee shop, Doctor's Lounge, back-of-house kitchen and catering events including forecasting, food ordering, product selection and promotions.
• Responsible for positive working relations with external vendors to develop product ordering, delivery, and stocking schedules; works with vendor invoices to ensure accurate delivery.
• Assist in development of menu concepts, products, recipes and pricing strategies to meet budgetary and program objectives while enhancing revenue and customer satisfaction.
• Constantly evaluates product offering and selection to keep current with popularity; incorporates new products and works with vendors for promotional items.
• Monitor duties and direct activities for all staff members working on tray lines, cafeteria, back-of-house, coffee shop and catering events