Manager, Food Service

About the role

Assist with planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Food Service Department in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, established policies and procedures, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and monitors Food Service work systems (ex: tray line, sanitation, production, patient meal delivery, cafeteria)
• Manages and controls quality and cost for all of Food Service systems
• Determines department staffing to meet department goals of customer satisfaction and productivity
• Affirms that local, state and federal health department regulations are followed, and inspections are satisfactory
• Helps to maintain the CBORD database
• Coordinates Food Service with other departments as necessary
• Revises department policies, procedures, manuals, job descriptions, etc., as needed
• Constructs and completes projects on time and within budget with work plans and issue tracking

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent AND eight (8) years of food service experience with at least three (3) years being in a food service management position OR Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, food service administration or a related field AND five (5) years of food service experience with at least three (3) years being in a food service management position.
• Current Food Handlers card OR obtained within 30 days of hire through ONE of the following, as required by County DHHR: StateFoodSafety.com Servsafe/National Restaurant Association Local County Health Department

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nutrition (Preferred)
• Education, certification, and/or licensure: High school diploma or equivalent AND eight (8) years of food service experience with at least three (3) years being in a food service management position OR Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, food service administration or a related field AND five (5) years of food service experience with at least three (3) years being in a food service management position.
• Current Food Handlers card OR obtained within 30 days of hire through ONE of the following, as required by County DHHR: StateFoodSafety.com Servsafe/National Restaurant Association Local County Health Department

Skills

• Analytical skills to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles
• Strong math skills
• The ability to exchange information on factual matters, and respond to simple written or verbal instructions, explain hospital policies, and/or relay messages to appropriate personnel
• The ability to read and write in the medical records
• The ability to understand written and oral communication
• The ability to create and interpret schedules for staff
• The ability to proofread and check documents for accuracy

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 25 pounds
• Frequent bending, stopping, kneeling, pushing, and pulling

Working Environment

• Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment

Additional Job Description

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Exempt/Non-Exempt Shift: United States of America
• Cost Center: 600 WMCH
• Dietary Address: 601 Colliers Way
• Weirton West Virginia
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.