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A Brief Overview
Supervises retail and food production operations of the Kitchen & Cafeteria Department in order to accomplish organizational and departmental goals and objectives. Coordinates services and provides leadership for designated areas. Is accountable for assigned areas. Is responsible for maintaining compliance with all regulatory and accrediting standards. Leads the area to meet budgetary guidelines while serving safe and appealing food in the cafeteria and to the patients.

Essential Functions

Ensure compliance to food safety, sanitation and overall workplace safety standards
Provide overall direction and manage the performance for the cafeteria staff, leads and other food service staff, ensuring employee development, engagement and compliance with human resource related policies and standards. Personnel Management Prioritizes and coordinates daily work activities. Provides leadership and guidance by sharing expertise with others. Approves schedules and monitors time worked. Trains and/or oversees the training of employees on job related tasks. Conducts employee performance management duties including completion and delivery of performance evaluations, setting goals, dissemination of information, coaching, addressing performance issues/routine correction actions, and recommending termination of employment. Submits notifications for personnel actions (e.g., status changes, terminations). May participate in selection, hiring, and salary recommendations. Operational/Financial Management Ensures cost effective use of resources by identifying and implementing changes related to staff allocation and assignment, and patient/department supplies. Ensures compliance with quality assurance, safety practices, policies and recordkeeping standards. May assist with the development and maintenance of policies and procedures. May participate in the implementation of business plans for the area. May assist with annual budget by tracking expenses and providing input for future budget needs.
Develop operational component forecasts and be able to explain variances.
Responsible for scheduling and managing activities in areas assigned including food service systems, retail cash handling, merchandising, food presentation, quality and cost control.
Develop and implement retail services plan to continually improve cafeteria service, quality and profitability.
Purchases food and supplies utilizing established guidelines for their safe receipt and storage.
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section

Education Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts, Business, or related field Preferred and
Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts, Business, or related field Preferred

Experience Qualifications

Minimum 3 year experience in the food industry, preferably in a food production leadership role Required

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of basic leadership and team dynamics
Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and material safety data sheet information
Knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety
Knowledge of principles of food purchasing, inventory and accounting
Knowledge of service recovery and customer skills
Knowledge of food catering processes
Ability to manage multiple projects on an on-going basis
Ability to interact with clinical and non-clinical personnel
Ability to adjust staffing needs based on business demand
Skill in culinary / food preparation

Licenses and Certifications

Current and valid Douglas County Food Handlers Certification Upon Hire Required

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