Assistant Director

Location:

Bell Hospital

Pay Rate:

Salary - Salary Plan, 60,000.00 USD Annual

Work Shift:

Job Description

We’re looking for a friendly, compassionate, leader to join our culinary team!

Support the healing journey for patients and their loved ones by delivering high-quality food service in a healthcare environment. Support the department director in delivering excellent patient meal service while exploring creative avenues to make the hospital cafe a community asset through great food options, a welcoming retail space, local partnerships, and more. Impact the overall health and well-being of every patient and change the perception of hospital food.

Responsibilities

• Assist the department director in managing the food service department to provide excellent service and quality

• Communicate with department, facility, and company leadership to achieve goals

• Collaborate with dietitians and chefs to develop menus that are in line with market trends and deliver nutritional value

• Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect

• Demonstrate continuous ability to maintain and/or improve customer and patient satisfaction through communication, integrity, and performance

• Support team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments

• Perform daily inspections and assessments and coach and counsel team members

• Assist with management of inventory, ordering, vendor relationships, planning, schedules, payroll, and supplies to ensure budget compliance

• Implement team-building initiatives to create a positive and safe work environment

• Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies

Skills

• Leadership: Effectively lead and manage a supportive, respectful, and inclusive team

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization

• Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication as well as presentation skills

• Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations

• Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor 

• Decision Making: Ability to quickly make sound decisions and judgments 

• Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs

• Team Player: Willingness to collaborate and provide support where needed to achieve outcomes

• Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings

• Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• ServSafe Food Service Manager Certification

• Experience with cash handling policies and procedures

• Familiarity with various point of sales (POS)/register systems 

• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms

• Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities 

Not Required But a Big Plus

• 1+ years of food operations experience, including 2+ years of management or supervisor experience

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) 

• Experience working in a hospital environment

• Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish

What We Offer

• Paid time off (vacation and sick)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Career development and ongoing training

Important to Know

• Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.

• Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.

• HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. 

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