Director of Healthcare Culinary and Houskeeping

Location:

Iredell Memorial Hospital

Pay Rate:

Salary - Salary Plan, 140,000.00 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. Deliver 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. Enjoy most nights and weekends off while growing your career and income in an engaging and rewarding environment.

Responsibilities

• Job Description

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

  • 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

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

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

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

  • Analyze data and make adjustments to meet facility, budget, and compliance goals

  • Manage 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

  • 5+ years of food operations experience, including 3+ years of management

  • 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

  • MustHave Collage Education

  Not Required But a Big Plus

  • Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) 

  • Experience working in a hospital environment

  • Familiarity with OSHA, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements

  • Previous experience with housekeeping/EVS practices

  • Floor care expertise

  • 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)

  • Employee resource groups (ERGs)

  • 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. 

  Who is HHS

  HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries. 

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