FOOD SVC SUPERVISOR in Hattiesburg, Mississippi at Forrest General Hospital

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Food-Nutrition Coordinator, is responsible for the daily operations of the cost center. Trains, directs, supervises, and coordinates activities of the foodservice employees preparing food and sanitizing the department. Must meet quality and quantity standards of the department. Assures safety and timeliness of services. Very engaged in monitoring, assessment, and problem solving. Possesses and applies knowledge of principles of food preparation, food safety, portion control, production forecasting and guidelines, quality control, safety and sanitation. Communicates effectively and respectfully with staff and customers. Executes other related duties as needed.

Performance Expectations:

• Demonstrates ability to initiate, repair, requests, and troubleshooting issues with cooking and cleaning equipment in the kitchens.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain and document temperature and cleaning logs.
• Keeps the Kitchen and all staff prepared for DNV and State Surveys.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills:

High school diploma or GED required. Prefer Associate or Bachelor degree in related field or successful completion of approved dietary manager’s correspondence course.

Work Experience:

Three years of food service experience with one year of leadership experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

• None

Additional Certification/Licensure - obtained based on the required timeframe below

• ServeSafe Certification Within 1 Year of Employment

Preferred

Mental Demands:

Demonstrate initiative and judgment. Ability to direct the activities of others to obtain productivity, problem resolution and meet deadlines. Provide clear, concise directions. Respect confidentiality of information handled. Willingness to work under close time restraints with inconsistent workloads. Rotates hours of work.