Food Service Director

Progress on your journey to success! ECLARO is currently recruiting for a Food Service Manager in the Chicago, IL area for one of our clients. ECLARO’s client is a leading provider of healthcare workforce software and solutions. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!Position Overview:

• Manages Patient Meal Service food production, tray assembly, delivery / pick-up, which includes nourishment / unit supplies delivery to the patient floors and galley operations.
• Also, is responsible for kitchen sanitation required by regulatory agencies.
• Works with the Executive Chef on matters of menus and overall patient food quality.
• Exemplifies the Client mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Client policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the production, assembly and distribution process for patient meal service, patient nourishments, nursing unit supplies, and galley operations.
• Manages all staff assigned to patient meal service area.
• Assists with continued development of computerized systems within the department as part of the senior management team.
• Identifies and takes corrective action for patient satisfaction issues related to meal distribution.
• Manages daily and monthly documentation and reporting of patient service QC and QI as assigned using problem solving techniques.
• Works with Executive Chef to ensure that patient food quality meets department standards.
• Ensures that hospital and department policies, procedures and standards are maintained.
• Oversees that Central Kitchen in-services, performance appraisals, time and attendance records, counseling and disciplines for assigned employees and supervisors are accurate and completed within established deadlines.
• Prepares and submits department reports accurately within established deadlines.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by effectively managing staffing and supply resources.
• Assists in the development of learning experiences for dietetic interns; acts as preceptor for internship rotations; acts as a role model for students by demonstrating professional competence.
• Collaborates well with the other units within Food and Nutrition Services and with other departments throughout the Medical Center Manager, Patient Meal Services / 2.
• Actively participates on the Food and Nutrition senior management team and attends and contributes to departmental meetings.
• Manages department projects as assigned.
• Supports and adheres to the Medical Center's Mission, Vision, and Values expressed by "ICARE " (Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence).

Required Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Food and Nutrition, Food Systems Management, Hotel / Restaurant Management, or a related field.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, six years of directly related experience can be used for minimum qualification on education.
• Illinois Department of Public Health and City of Chicago Sanitation Certification required within three months of hire.
• Competent in computer use for managing food service operations.
• Self-directed, strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, problem identification and solving, creative, manage stress effectively.

Job Duration: 13 weeks to 3 months to hirePay Rate: $65 / HourIf hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

If interested, you may contact:Claudine PamaranglasClaudine.Pamaranglas@eclaro.com(332) 209-4547Claudine Pamaranglas | LinkedIn Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.