Production Supervisor

Category:

Support Services

City:

Bolivar

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

8 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Food & Nutrition Services Manager/Dietitian, responsible for assisting with directing and supervising of the Food & Nutrition Services Department. Completion of an accredited Certified Dietary Managers Program. Experience in food systems management as normally obtained through 5 years of food service experience preferred. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises all aspects of production and cafeteria operation according to budgetary requirements, labor allocations and departmental and hospital policies and procedures.        
• Maintains high standards of institutional food service and good customer service.
• May visit patients for food preferences and/or food restrictions, as needed.
• May provide written educational information to patient with MD order.
• May counsel staff or document opportunities or occurrences related to production and scheduling issues within the department.
• May provide production related training to staff as needed.
• Coordinates developments of cafeteria menus. Assists production staff as needed.
• Coordinates financial data for completion of end of month reports and cost accounting.        
• Maintains invoices and credit logs accurately.
• Maintains protocols for purchasing, receiving, storage and physical inventory as directed by department manager.
• Under the general supervisor of the department manager, orders groceries per patient and cafeteria menus.
• Assists with development of staff scheduling and adjusts work schedule as needed.
• Fills in willingly when short staffed.
• Maintains thirty (30) day cycle of patient and cafeteria menus, production sheets, and order guides.
• Responsible for accurate temperature logs, cleaning schedule, sanitation checklist, and Quality Plus monitoring/data collection.
• Directs catered functions as needed. Plans with assistance of department manager.
• Provides input to manager of staff work performance for completion of employee appraisals.
• Maintains performance documentation throughout the year for staff, as needed.
• Responsible for functions of the department in the absence of the Food and Nutrition Services Manager.
• Performs assigned shift responsibilities as outlined by that specific job description.
• Work efficient and productive.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or obtain CDM certificate within 18 months of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in food service management and techniques of nutrition as normally acquired with 5 years of food service experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Skills and proficiency in the principles, concepts, and techniques of food service management.

INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Communication skills to interact on a frequent basis with staff, vendors, patients, and families.
• Contributes to a positive work environment and the overall team effort of the department.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS:

• Directly supervises all employees of the production staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods of walking and standing on a frequent basis. Ability to lift heavy    objects approximately 35#

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Frequent exposure to wet and slippery floors. Possible exposure to contagious diseases.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Understands and adheres to West Tennessee Healthcare’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Assumes responsibility for insuring continued professional growth.