DIR - DIETARY/FOOD SVCS

Company: St. Mary's Regional Medical Center
Location: Enid
Posted on: December 31, 2019

Job Description:

Responsible for the overall development, management, and performance of the Food Service Department within and in accordance with all policies and philosophies of the institution, TJC and any other accrediting body, which involves planning, coordinating, and administering all departmental programs. Responsible for food production of patient, cafeteria, and catering services and nutrition care programs in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Performs all work in accord to the mission, vision and values of St. Mary s Regional Medical Center.

Job Requirements

* Associate s Degree required; preferably in Food, Nutrition, Dietetics or related field. Bachelor s degree preferred.

* One to 3 years of health care experience required. Three to 5 years of supervisory/management experience preferred.

* Strong communication, organizational and Healthcare Nutritional Service Management skills required.

STAFFING - Assesses and provides Dietary with the appropriate staffing to demand within the areas of service, utilizing tools to measure, track, monitor, and report the department productivity. Measured through productivity and management documentation.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT Puts safety first for employees; ensures compliance with OSHA, Infection Control and Environment of Care requirements. Provides training to staff. Measured by knowledge of staff through safety rounds and workers compensation claims, etc.

HIRING Responsible for complying with St. Mary s hiring procedures and ensures that interviews are completed timely. Measured by vacancy rate and time-to-fill position.

EVALUATIONS Provides timely feedback to new hires through the 90 day evaluation. Provides intermittent feedback to staff on performance along with annual performance evaluations. Measured by 100% complete timely.

EMPLOYEE COMPETENCY/EDUCATION Assesses current staff educational needs. Develops structures and processes within Dietary to improve employee knowledge, skills and abilities. Utilizes best practices to positively impact Staff education and competencies. Measured through competency documentation and education plan.

EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION Demonstrates commitment to employee satisfaction by taking specific steps to create a positive work experience for self and others. Actively and effectively manages up and communicates successes. Demonstrates creativity and consistency in recognizing and rewarding staff. Measured through staff satisfaction and turnover.

INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTABILITY Holds self and others accountable for actions and achieving desired outcomes. Facilitates sharing of ideas, strategies, and tactics to achieve departmental facility targets. Collaborates with Corporate and Facility leaders in completion of all initiatives.

FINANCE Responsible for monitoring financial performance and cost reductions for areas of responsibility. Also develops the operations and capital budget. Measured through monthly reports and budgets.

QUALITY Demonstrates commitment to excellence in food presentation and attainment of employee and patient/visitor satisfaction. Identifies and implements new, or cutting edge programs, processes and/or approaches in area of responsibility that improve organizational efficiency, outcomes, and performance. Utilizes best practices in developing Quality initiatives. Ensures that areas of responsibility are in constant state of regulatory readiness. Complies with organization/department policies and procedures; takes initiative to update/change as necessary. Measured through purchasing, HCAHPS, policies, etc.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE - Responsible for assuring that areas assigned meet State, TJC, and other regulatory requirements.

Other duties as assigned.



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UHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, openly supports and fully commits to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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