Job Description:

Responsible for the operation and management of food service functions within a given facility with an average of at least 15,000 total meals per month and span of control of at least 24 FTEs. Utilizes critical thinking skills and advanced knowledge to ensure departmental focus and vision is aligned with the hospital, region, and Intermountain business plans.

Essential Functions

Implements established best practices to deliver exceptional care and service at the appropriate cost.Provides value-based leadership to establish high functioning teams and operations in an accountable environment.Facilitates all human resources functions including hiring, training, mentoring, evaluating, conflict resolution, constructive discipline, and termination.Manages employees to ensure that food safety standards and regulatory guidelines are met.Monitors quality and satisfaction scores. In conjunction with the System-level Directors, develops and implements plans to achieve desired outcomes.In conjunction with the System-level Directors, establishes financial objectives by assisting in budget planning, forecasting, revenue, and measuring productivity while maintaining a viable financial status.Represents Nutrition Services in interdisciplinary teams, committees, and meetings at a facility level.

Posting Specifics

Entry Rate:  Depending on experienceBenefits Eligible: Yes.Shift Details: Primarily Monday to Friday days but will need to work nights/weekends/holidays on a business need basis.Department:  Nutrition/Culinary Services - St James Hospital

Skills

Food ServicePeople ManagementFood Safety and SanitationBusinessComputer LiteracyInterpersonal CommunicationFinancial CompetenceNutrition

Minimum Qualifications

Food Handler Permit (as required by State) or ServSafe certification is required by first day of work. ServSafe certification obtained within 90 days of hire date if not current.Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification obtained within one year of hire date is required for facilities with an attached LTC unit (HRH and GMH)A demonstrated understating of the key functions needed to manage a Hospital Culinary Service Department.   Proven ability to lead departmental operations and provide sound people leadership and management skills.   Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse team.Demonstrated effective business and financial skills in the food service industry.Demonstrated highly effective verbal, written, interpersonal, and communication skills.Experience using word processing, advanced or complex spreadsheet and database applications, internet and e-mail and scheduling applications, as well as computerized tracking systems.Demonstrated experience in quality improvement initiatives.

​​Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor or Associate's degree in Food Services, Nutrition, or Business, or related fieldCertified Dietary Manager CertificationDemonstrated ability to work and navigate the complexities of hospital food service operationsExperience using advanced or complex spreadsheet and database applications, nutrition services software, and computerized tracking systems.

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.Remain standing for long periods of time to perform work.Tolerate extremes in temperature such as performing work at a grill or in a refrigerator and tolerate exposure to cleaning chemicals.

Physical Requirements:

Location:

St James Hospital

Work City:

Butte

Work State:

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$28.72 - $44.32

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