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University of Arkansas SystemCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in food service management, including overseeing patient meal services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and managing budgets. Proven ability to lead and train staff while maintaining high standards of food safety and patient satisfaction.
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Foodservice ManagementBudget PlanningStaff Training and SupervisionRegulatory CompliancePatient Satisfaction
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead patient food service operations in partnership with the Director of Nutrition Services
- Establish goals, policies, and procedures; implement plans and monitor progress
- Oversee daily food production, patient meal services, and tray line operations
- Ensure meals are prepared and served safely and efficiently
- Maintain clean, organized food production and patient service areas
- Oversee taste and temperature checks and patient tray reviews
- Ensure equipment is maintained and staff are trained in its proper use
- Assist with annual budget planning for supplies, staffing hours, and equipment
- Monitor spending, address budget differences, and provide supporting explanations
- Prepare the annual report highlighting accomplishments and progress toward departmental goals
- Recommend priorities and related budget needs for the coming year
- Ensure compliance with Joint Commission requirements, regulatory standards, and applicable state policies
- Inspect facilities and staff hygiene, identify concerns, and coordinate corrective action
- Maintain accurate equipment and supply records and complete routine inventories
- Ensure adequate stock levels for daily operations
- Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff
- Establish performance expectations, provide appraisals and coaching, and offer ongoing training
- Maintain records of work volume, quality, and timeliness
- Submit regular departmental activity reports to the Vice Chancellor and prepare special reports
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelors degree PLUS four (4) years of experience in foodservice management, catering management, hospitality industry management, or equivalent experience including two (2) years supervisory experience OR High School diploma and eight (8) years of experience in foodservice management, catering management, hospitality industry management, or equivalent experience including two (2) years supervisory experience
- Serve Safe Certification preferred or certification obtained within two (2) years of hire
- Must be able to communicate well and inspire confidence, as well as ensure excellent patient satisfaction
- Self-directed, flexible and innovative
- Good leadership and organizational skills
- Basic computer skills
- Registered Dietitian or Certified Dietary Manager preferred
- Significant experience in a hospital food service department in a management role preferred
- Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
- Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Hard Skills
Food Production ManagementMeal Service OperationsInventory ManagementBudget MonitoringTaste and Temperature Checks
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsFlexibilityInnovation
Tools & Technologies
Food Service EquipmentComputer Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Serve Safe CertificationRegistered DietitianCertified Dietary Manager
Industry Keywords
Hospital Food ServiceCatering ManagementJoint Commission CompliancePatient CareHospitality Industry