Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Supervise and coordinate the activities of the food service staff who prepare and serve food. Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Oversee food preparation, portion sizes and the overall presentation of food. Oversee that delivery of special diets conform to diet orders. May also be directly involved in food preparation and service. Coordinate activities of the food services staff to ensure that patients are served appropriately and timely. Provide guidance and direction to staff and encourage/build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members. Responsible for the scheduling to ensure the department is staffed appropriately. Orient, train and coach new team members on operational guidelines, organizational policies and procedures. Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure they comply with health and food safety standards. Responsible for the training, supervision and performance of food service staff to maintain food safety, food quality and customer satisfaction. Address complaints regarding food quality or service.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent required. Additional education or training in the food service field preferred with two or more years' experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria. Previous supervisory experience is strongly preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state and facility.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate. SONBH We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.