At Legacy, we strive to offer the best possible services to our patients and the community. Our food services department provides quality meals and information in a friendly and caring environment. As a manager of food services, you will oversee a team dedicated to providing excellent meals to our patients and customers. You will help to maintain this high level of service through your outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills and your knowledge of the general principles and practices of food service. We invite you to consider this opportunity to support the Legacy mission of making life better for others.

JOB SUMMARY: This position manages the daily operational activities for food services and clinical dietitians in alignment with the mission, values, and objectives of the department and organization.

The manager assigns workloads and monitors quantity and quality of work. Participates in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, training, performance management and evaluation of staff. Responsibilities include providing for nutritional needs of patients, menu planning and development, retail operations, catering, food production, supply chain management and clinical nutrition. Determines and/or manages business priorities. Develops and implements policies and procedures to insure efficient and effective delivery of services. Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of services. Monitors the department's operating budget. Manage the inventory levels of all goods to a fiscally responsible level. Approves or monitors expenditures, labor productivity, purchases and other actions to insure compliance with budget guidelines and operational efficiency. Insures compliance with group purchasing agreements. Demonstrates knowledge of applicable statutory, regulatory and administrative requirements relative to departmental operations/accreditation. Develops and maintains quality measures and food safety standards.

Work with other Legacy managers to develop appropriate programs.

Manage the inventory levels of all goods to a fiscally responsible level.

Maintain positive working relationship with purveyors.

Insure compliance of Group Purchasing Agreements with Premier

Education/Experience/Licensure

Bachelors degree in Restaurant Administration, Home Economics, Food Nutrition, or related field or equivalent experience required.

Experience

Minimum of five years of progressively responsible work experience in food and nutrition services. Healthcare experience is strongly preferred. Thorough knowledge of operations, including staffing and scheduling, budget management and work-flow planning, food production systems, menu planning and financial planning.

Skills

Strong communication and leadership skills, and a willingness to lead by example. Ability to organize, plan and implement services. Understanding of CQI process and the ability to initiate change. Strong skills in development, training and motivation of personnel. Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects.

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you