Manager - Food Production Services

Position Details

This position is responsible for providing leadership to the Nutrition and Food Service Department and for management of its human, material and financial resources. This leader is expected to :

Role model the organization values of care, quality, stewardship, accountability, integrity and courtesy.

Formulate a plan for the operation of his / her Department that is in alignment with Lakeland Regional Health’s vision (Creating the Best Health Care Experience), core purpose / mission (Improving Lives by Delivering Exceptional Health Care), and which supports and is fully integrated with organizational strategic plan and operational goals and objectives.

Work collaboratively with other leaders within the center and throughout the Hospital to achieve Department, center and Hospital-wide quality, satisfaction, and financial goals.

What’s Required :

Essential : High School or Equivalent

Nonessential : Bachelor’s Degree

Essential Certifications : HACCP and ServSafe

Essential Experience : 10+ years of progressive food service production management experience in a healthcare facility managing over 30 subordinates. Responsibility for quantity food purchasing and contract management. Education will be considered in lieu of experience .

Position Responsibilities

Manager Capabilities

• Demonstrates accountability for overall departmental operations and / or organization-wide functional responsibilities within the system to support achievement of organizational priorities.
• Coaches team leaders, direct reports and team members to create a productive work environment.
• Creates a high performing team by building strong relationships, mobilizing others to action and effectively leveraging the talent of their team.
• Manages and supports conflict / issues resolution implementing appropriate corrective actions, improvement plans and regular performance evaluations.
• Demonstrates capacity to manage change resistance and break down barriers to effective improvement and transformation.
• Serves as a mentor for a healthy and safe culture to advance system, department and service experience.

Standard Work