Food & Nutrition Manager

Food & Nutrition Manager

Food & Nutrition Services

1.0 FTE, 80 Hours a Pay Period

Days, Hours typically between 8 am - 4:30 pm

Weekends: as needed

Holidays: as needed

Position Overview:

The Food and Nutrition Services Operations Manager is responsible for managing all daily operations of the Food and Nutrition Services Department at Winona Health. Under the direction of the Director of Environmental & Risk Management Services, this position maintains a high level of client/customer satisfaction, meets or exceeds quality and regulatory compliance standards, fiscal objectives and organization initiatives. Provides strong leadership and fosters development and mentoring for all Food and Nutrition caregivers. Direct reports include FNS supervisors, FNS attendants, cooks, baristas and other food service caregivers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure regulatory health and safety practices are followed.

• Maintain proper licensure for Food & Nutrition Services.

• Utilize PDCA methods and CSI methodology for daily process improvements.

• Actively participate in WH Leadership Academy.

• Monitor food preparation methods, processes, portion sizes and presentation.

• Ensure standards for personnel performance and excellent customer service.

• Establish and coordinate department work schedules.

• Execute HR functions of the department including interviewing and recruiting, new caregiver orientation, and performance management.

• Enforce policies and recommend improvements or changes as needed.

• Maintain a high level of performance that meets or exceeds department and organization expectations.

• Understand budgets and payrolls.

• Ensure proper cash handling standards are followed.

• Ensure food and equipment inventories and delivery schedule.

• Establish and maintain working relationships with purchasers and vendors.

• Understands, supports, and integrates into one's position the organization's vision/mission/values (see last section.).

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• High School/GED Equivalent

• ServSafe Certification

• Minnesota State Food Manager Certification required

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM, CFPP) credential or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire

• OSHA training course preferred

• 4 or more years of experience in the supervision or management in food service operations, healthcare or skilled nursing field preferred

• 2-4 years' experience with multi-functional food service operations (retail, food production, catering, skilled nursing, acute care) preferred

Internal Applicant Policy:

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers, and position reclassifications.

Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee's past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer:

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.