Patient Food Service Manager

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Unit Description
Sodexo is seeking a Patient Food Service Manager at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center located in Baton Rouge, LA. This strategic food service leader will direct and manage the patient feeding operations at this hospital with an average census of 400 patients. This food service manager will lead, mentor and develop a team of frontline staff and supervisors in a kitchen environment. 
 
The salary range is competitive and based on experience with a rich benefits package that kicks in day 1.
 
The successful candidate will: 

lead the daily operations of patient room service dining program

manage, schedule and train frontline team and supervisors
coordinate department safety and sanitation
ensure operating standards meet and exceed benchmarks
engage with employees and promote an inclusive culture 

We are looking for candidates who have:

management experience in the food service industry 
experience leading a team in a kitchen environment and enforcing safety & sanitation protocols 
natural ability to lead and build teams and foster engagement 
a background as a Registered Dietitian (RD), Dietetic Technician, and/or Certified Dietary Manager is a plus, but not required

Learn more about Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, https://ololrmc.com/ 
 
Employees who work in Healthcare and Seniors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19as a term and condition of employment, absent a legally required exception, and are required to report their vaccination status and upload proof of vaccination via an online portal.
 
Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K, access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.
What We Offer
Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.
Position Summary
Provides direction for patient meal services at patient care units to ensure customer satisfaction and retention for the Company. Key Duties- Directs daily operations of patient meal services at patient care units to ensure employees have appropriate equipment, inventory and resources to perform their jobs and meet goals and deadlines.
- Supervises day-today work activities by delegating authority, assigning, scheduling, and prioritizing activities and monitoring operating standards.
- Establishes operating standards, implements quality improvements and communicates them to employees.
- Performs audits and prepares reports. 

 
Qualifications & Requirements
Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceBasic Management Experience - 2 yearsBasic Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Company info

Sodexo USA
Website : http://sodexousa.com